APRIL 2010

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YORKSHIRE’S PREMIER AVIATION SOCIETY

VOLUME 36 ISSUE 4

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N41527 Convair C-131, Miami Lease at Opa Locka 15/03/10 Andrew Barker

ZJ216 APACHE AH.1LINTON-ON-OUSE 19/03/10

DAVID SENIOR

N424TM BD.100 Challenger 300, EMC Corp. Landing Runway 32 LBIA, 11/03/10

Robert Burke

G-SPHU Eurocopter EC-135T, Northwest Air Ambulance Barton Airfield, 21/03/10

Stephen Lord

HONORARY LIFE PRESIDENT Mike WILLINGALE

AIR YORKSHIRE COMMITTEE 2010 CHAIRMAN David SENIOR 23 Queens Drive, Carlton, WF3 3RQ

tel: 0113 2821818e-mail:david.senior@airyorkshire.org.uk

SECRETARY Jim STANFIELD tel: 0113 258 9968e-mail:jim.stanfield@airyorkshire.org.uk

TREASURER David VALENTINE 8 St Margaret’s AvenueHorsforth, Leeds LS18 5RYtel: 0113 228 8143

Assistant Treasurer Pauline VALENTINEMEETINGS CO-ORDINATOR Alan SINFIELD tel: 01274 619679

e-mail: alan.sinfield@airyorkshire.org.uk MAGAZINE EDITOR Trevor SMITH 97 Holt Farm Rise, Leeds LS16 7SB

tel: 0113 267 8441e-mail: trevor.smith@airyorkshire.org.uk

VISITS ORGANISER Paul WINDSOR tel: 0113 250 4424 DINNER ORGANISER John DALE tel:01943 875 315 SECURITY Reynell PRESTON, Denis STENNING, Brian WRAYRECEPTION/REGISTRATION Jill MYERS/Jess MYERS VENUE LIAISON Geoff WARD

Please note:- MEMBERSHIP ENQUIRIES should be made to David Senior(Chairman) PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION ENTRIES should be sent to the Editor

Air Yorkshire Code of Conduct: a member should not commit any act which would bringthe Society into disrepute in any way.

Disclaimer: the views expressed in articles in the magazine arenot necessarily those of the editor and the committee.

NEXT MAGAZINE PRESS DATE:- 20th April

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TRI-JETS @ LBIA(2)FROM THE ARCHIVES OF TERRY SYKES

The most common tri-jet seen at LBIA was probably the TU-154, operated by a number of Eastern European Airlines. LZ-MIV is one of the fleet of Air Via with a quoted c/n

of 92A920 and is seen landing on Runway 32.

Tristars operating charter flights have included the Irish registered EI-CNN withthe c/n 193K1024 and still wearing the basic colour scheme of TBG Airways.

After the TU-154 the Boeing 727 was probably the second most common type tobe used. Examples from Dan Air were regular visitors as were those of Aviogenexwhose YU-AKO(c/n 20951) is seen backtacking Runway 14 ready for take off.

For our March meeting we had the very welcome return of Captain Mike Newall of Thomas CookAirlines. Mike is always an entertaining and informative speaker and this time was no exception.He began by telling us about all the various aircraft that he has owned and helped to restore, the listwas quite considerable. For the remainder of the meeting he answered at length a number oftopics that had been given to him to talk about. Our members were encouraged to ask questions atany time and this helped to make it a very enjoyable afternoon. Hopefully we shall have Mike backagain before too long.

I would like to thank all those members who took the time to complete the questionnaire on thereverse of the subscription form. A high percentage did fill it in and we shall analyse in detail thereplies. Clearly the comments and requests are many and varied but at first glance we seem to bedoing most things right! David Valentine

EDITORIAL- Once again thank you to all who have contributed photographs for this issue and nowthe good weather is arriving I hope a lot more will be contibuting. Can I also make a plea for morearticles for inclusion in the magazine as “stocks” are getting rather low!Finally, to reiterate what I said last month, if anyone is wanting any departure or arrival times forLBIA movements please e-mail your requests and I will deal with them ASAP.

Trevor Smith

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MEETINGS AT L.B.I.A GATE 20 - 14:30hrsPLEASE NOTE

IF ANY MEMBER WISHES TO COLLECT THEIR MAGAZINE AT A MONTHLY MEETING THEYMAY DO SO BY ARRIVING AT GATE 20 AROUND 14:15. YOU MAY EVEN THEN DECIDE TO STAY.

CAR PARKING AT THE MONTHLY MEETINGS IS PROVIDED AT A DISCOUNTED RATE PLEASE CONTACT A COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR DETAILS

11 April 2010 NOTE THE DATE CHANGE DUE TO EASTERAnnual Air Yorkshire Quiz – We will use the same multiple choice formatwe used in 2008, which proved to be enjoyable and popular.

2 May 2010 Group Captain Phil Rodgers RAF (Retd) – ‘A History of the Royal Air ForceCranwell’. This talk is being presented in conjunction with the R.A.F/Benevolent fund. A collection will be made during the talk and Air Yorkshirewill also make a donation.

6 June 2010 NEW - Drew Steel. – You will remember that Drew gave an excellent andinformative talk to Air Yorkshire on the MRA4 in 2006. Drew is now theMilitary Liaison Executive at BAE Warton, and will give a presentation onflying-related activities and set-up at BAE Warton

4 July 2010 Tony Hallwood or David Senior

1 August 2010 Martin Powell and Ivor TamplinWe welcome back Martin and Ivor, but this time as a double act. Theirtalk/presentation is titled ‘British Piston Engined Transport Aircraft sinceWWII’

5 September 2010 To be Arranged

3 October 2010 NEW - The West Yorkshire Police “Project Griffin Team”A Talk/Presentation on the various aspects of Airport Security andterrorism and how everyone call assist the police.

AMSTERDAMIn 2010 a few members are again going to Amsterdam for the day. Please feel free to book theJet2 flights for Tuesday 15 June 2010 and join us for the day. We paid £66.22 return includingtaxes and all fees, which is actually £5 cheaper than last year.

Alan Sinfield

PATUXENT RIVER, Md(22/03/10). — BAE Systems’ test pilot Graham “GT” Tomlinson has taken tothe skies and successfully completed the first ever vertical landing of the short take off verticallanding (STOVL) variant of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II (also known as the Joint StrikeFighter) at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. BAE Systems is teamed with NorthropGrumman and prime contractor Lockheed Martin in the F-35’s development, testing and production.BAE Systems is developing a variety of structures and systems for the F-35, from the aftfuselage and empennage (vertical and horizontal tails) engineered and produced in the UK to theelectronic warfare suite developed in the U.S. Vertical and horizontal tails are designed andproduced by BAE Systems at its Samlesbury, UK facility using the latest digital design andprecision manufacturing technologies. BAE Systems brings key operational effectiveness andongoing support capabilities to the F-35 program and delivers significant subsystems includingelectronic warfare, advanced low observable apertures, advanced countermeasure systems,vehicle management computers, and active inceptor systems from a number of facilities in the US.The Company’s Structural & Dynamic Test facility at Brough, Yorkshire, UK will take the lead onstatic and fatigue testing for the F-35 program.

Mick Ord, BAE Systems F-35 Managing Director, added: “This is a significant milestone on the F-35program and for the development of STOVL technology. It is a great achievement by the wholeteam to build on BAE Systems’ short takeoff/vertical landing experience, and to apply it to thisoutstanding aircraft.” The STOVL variant of the F-35 has been developed for the U.S. MarineCorps and the UK Royal Air Force and Royal Navy. The first STOVL aircraft has been at PatuxentRiver since November 15, 2009, completing a series of test flight activities on ground and in air,including static testing and in air conversion flight tests leading up to the first vertical landing.Graham Tomlinson said: “Today’s vertical landing onto a 95 ft square pad showed that the aircrafthas the thrust and the control to maneuver accurately both in free air and in descent. Togetherwith the work already completed for slow speed handling and landings, this provides a robustplatform to expand the F-35’s STOVL capabilities.” Vertical Landing technology allows an aircraftto fly in and out of areas as close as possible to the battlefield. BAE Systems pioneered verticalflight through the P1127 and Kestrel programs and has amassed almost 50 years of experience inSTOVL development.

Harrier (the first operational military aircraft in the world to use revolutionary vertical take-off andlanding) entered service with the Royal Air Force in 1969 and is still involved in front-lineoperations some 40 years after entering service. The AV-8B Harrier II has been operated by theUnited States Marine Corps since 1985. Through such legacy experience in STOVL technology,BAE Systems is a vital partner not only to the development but also the operational effectivenessand ongoing support of the F-35 Lightning II aircraft. The other two variants of the aircraft indevelopment are a conventional takeoff and landing aircraft for the U.S. Air Force and a carriertakeoff and landing aircraft for the U.S. Navy. The conventional takeoff pre-production aircraft firstflew in December 2006 and the carrier variant is expected to fly in 2010. The F-35 Lightning II isthe world’s largest defense program with stated requirements from initial customers atapproximately 3,000 aircraft. BAE Systems is a global defense, security and aerospace companywith approximately 107,000 employees worldwide. The Company delivers a full range of productsand services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, informationtechnology solutions and customer support services. In 2009 BAE Systems reported sales of£22.4 billion. Source:= BAe Systems

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QuestionnaireQuestionnaireQuestionnaireQuestionnaireQuestionnaire

There were around ninety-five questionnaires returned and those of you who attended the Februarymeeting will recall that I gave a brief verbal report on the initial information the Committee has gleanedfrom your replies. Since then a further meeting of committee members has spent some time looking inmore detail at the response.

The Committee thanks the membership for the questionnaires returned. Your many suggestions,comments, observations, criticisms and congratulations are proving very valuable. Already, we havestarted to put some of your suggestions into practice.

The purpose of this item is to give magazine readers some idea of what innovations are being activelyconsidered and what are already planned.

There was a strong request for trips. However, the prohibitive cost of coach transport which has ledto trips being cancelled in the past is still with us. So our plans for trips in future will be aroundmembers making the transport arrangements that suit them best (see Schipol Airport trip 15 June2010). Approaches are currently being made to local airports and museums with a view to organisingsome visits in the coming months.

The magazine achieved very high ratings and we thank you for that very encouraging feedback. TheEditor is already acting on some of your suggestions for continuous improvement. In particular he isoffering a service to those who would like more detail on the times of movements at LBIA. You canget these times by contacting the Editor.

In pursuit of improving the public profile of the Society we intend this year to re-commence a Societypresence at some aviation events in the North of England. We are planning to take a table/stand at theevents. Members will be asked to support the Committee’s efforts by giving some of their time to runthe stand. We hope to attract new members as a by product.

There was a clear majority for a weekday evening meeting, however the preferred evening had noclear favourite, so some further work in this area is required, before launching an evening meeting.There was also a clear commitment from you to paying a small entrance fee (say £2) to some futuremeetings should that be necessary. Any move down this route would be in addition to the existingSunday afternoon meetings. The membership will be kept informed on developments on this front.

The Sunday meetings also achieved high ratings in your responses, again this is very encouragingfor the Committee. Your many suggestions for topics for future meetings are being looked into and inparticular your request for more in-house meetings given by our own members has been noted andwe will be looking for volunteers to step forward. Watch this space, as they say.

There was good support for off the Airport meetings. Initially the cost of using TAA (The AviationAcademy) and the Multiflight Café will be investigated. Early indications are that a charge will have tobe levied.

The reading and processing of the questionnaires is not complete and we will return to them as theyear progresses to see whether we are making progress along the lines you have suggested. In themean time if you have any further suggestions please do not hesitate to speak up.

Jim StanfieldSecretary

Gary Verity, Chief Executive, Welcome to Yorkshire said “This is great news for Yorkshire as itreinforces the work that we are doing internationally to ensure our region is the UK’S number oneholiday destination. The new Ryanair routes open up the region to a combined population of over 5million possible visitors.”

Following the speeches the formal opening was celebrated by the cutting of the cake, iced in Ryanaircolours of blue and gold, a display of Irish dancers and a man covered in yellow make up, jugglingwhilst balancing on a yellow gym ball!

Trevor Smith asked Dara Brady about flights to Germany, if he thought there was a gap in the marketand if they would be expanding their flight plans. Dara explained that their flights to France hadproven to be a huge success and Germany was somewhere they thought had massive scope anda very appealing market.

So now the fun bits: - Trevor Smith your Trusted Editor, eagerly arrived anticipating the feast Ryanairand LBIA were to provide and of course the Eye Candy! Airlines do not employ ugly airhostesses, dothey? Unfortunately, Trevor was hugely disappointed as it was only canapés, all of Irish origin, so amad dash to Murgatroyds was in order for a ‘Big Un’.

COMPILED BY Gillian Ironside(Editor’s Assistant)

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SCENE AROUNDYORKSHIRE

Andy Wood(HAR) again provides information from localairfields along with the contributors to Fighter Control andthe new Civil Aviation Spotter site.

Bagby:- Resident Rans S.6 G-MZBD has been withdrawnfrom use following an accident at Felixkirk on 22/8, whenit landed long and collided with a boundary fence andhedge. A new resident is Dynamic WT.9 G-DYMC while

resident PA-18 Super Cub was reregistered N7878D on 19/2. On 16/2 P.68B G-HUBB(Powerline 33)was operating from here while carrying out local powerline inspections. Visitors:- 1/2 G-EEGO JetRanger; 3/2 G-BTMR C.172M; 11/2 G-MZIU Shadow; 16/2 G-RIDA Twin Squirrel(Grid 03)A report has just been published on an accident here on 04/09/2009 involving Bell 47G G-BFYI. Thehelicopter had just become airbourne when it was hit by a strong gust of wind causing the tail rotorto strike the ground. The pilot feeling severe vibrations in the controls made a successful runninglanding on a grass area.Beverley:- Visitors:- 11/2 G-SCAV Quik; 20/2 G-BPMF PA-28(f. Walney Island)Bielby:- A SA.315B Lama has arrived at this location and is expected to be placed on the US Registerwhen airworthy.Breighton:- The L.29 Delfin YL-PAG/51 has moved back to the gate, leaving more room on the mainapron. Visitors:- 1/2 G-AVVC F.172H, G-RECK PA-28; 7/2 G-MVVV Chevvron, G-RABA FR.172H; 11/2 G-CFIA Sky Ranger; 13/2 G-BNML KR.2, G-CDSS Quik; 14/2 G-ARRS Emeraude, G-FUZZ PA-18, G-SKIE Skybolt; 20/2 G-AKUW Super Ace, G-ATJN Jodel D.117, G-BNST C.172N; 21/2 G-OWND R.44;27/2 G-CDXE Gazelle, G-ZELE Gazelle, G-OBMS F.172N.Brough:- The latest Hawk deliveries to Warton was ZK033 on 8/2 and ZK034 on 16/3. Two aircraftarrived from Shawbury store for upgrade, ZK016 on 4/3 and ZK018 an 8/3.Cliffe:- Eurostar G-PROW was noted at this strip near Drax Power Station on 1/2.

CONEY PARK(Leeds Heliport)Lynx ZF537(Armyair 903) paid a short visit on 9/2 while on a local detail from Dishforth.

Coningsby:- Cobham Aviation Falcon 20 G-FRAU was based here from 1/2 until 12/2 while on localoperations. Eastern Airways have taken over the daily shuttle flights following the demise of HighlandAirways. Visitors:- 1/2 86-0182 F-15D(Wardog 31); 2/2 G-ATVF Chipmunk, ZE700 BAe.146(Northolt18); 4/2 098/YO Xingu(French Air Force 9090); 9/2 ZA936 Puma(Rider 1), ZJ954 Puma(Rider 2); 11/2 XX255 Hawk(Longbow 1); 17/2 ZJ119 Merlin(Vortex 285); 19/2 ZD621 BAe.125(Northolt 35); 22/246+29 Tornado ECR(German Air Force L-11); 25/2 XZ228 Lynx(This aircraft is in fact the oldest flyingLynx being c/n 002).Cranwell:- Thruster TST.1 G-MTSJ is a new resident, having formerly been based at Enstone.Crosland Moor:- Visitors:- 11/2 G-BGHM Duchess(t. Duxford); 20/2 G-EJRS PA-28(f. Carlisle)Deighton:- Gemini Flash G-MYKH is no longer resident, having been sold to new owners in theRepublic of Ireland.Devonshire Arms:- Visitors:- 13/2 G-RWEW R.44; 14/2 G-CCGF R.44; 20/2 G-OMLS Jet Ranger(f.Easingwold)Dishforth:- Visitors:- 3/2 G-CCGF R.22B(from LBIA, training).

DONCASTER(Robin Hood) Additional info from egcn.co.uk and fodsa.co.ukThe “big” news from South Yorkshire this month was a visit from Antonov AN.225 UR-82060, thelargest airworthy aircraft in the World. It arrived from Cape Verde on 17/2 to transport an 80 tongenerator to Lahore. Another significant arrival was Jet2 Boeing 737/300 G-CELY(Channex 6090) on11/2, from Budapest with 13 lions on board rescued from a zoo in Romania and destined for the

Many of you will remember our next editor, Cliff Jayne. Cliff took over in December 2000 and with thelate David Bates refined and revamped the presentation. On David’s death in December 2003 Cliffassumed the role of Chairman/Editor ably assisted by his wife Sheila. Cliff and Sheila were alsocontracted as the printers of the magazine. Consequent on a move to Wales in 2008 Cliff handed overthe role of Editor to Trevor Smith, a long time member of WRBA-B and AYAS

Trevor became Editor in September 2008 and has developed the magazine to its present format. Theproduction of the magazine has come in-house, using volunteers from the Committee. Trevor remainsas Editor to date.

During most of the period covered by this review the role of LBIA movements editor was performedby Terry Sykes. Many of you will know Terry and he remains a very active member of the Society.

So the question is “Where are They Now?”. Can any reader throw any light on the whereaboutsof those editors who have left the Society. If you can please contact Jim Stanfield.

RYANAIR PRESS LAUNCH @ LBIATHURSDAY25th MARCH 2010

Some of you may already know that Ryanair kindly invited Air Yorkshire to their recent Press Launchto introduce their 34th base in Europe and to announce the basing of two aircraft at LBIA with a totalinvestment of $140m!!!!!

So the facts about the” World’s Favourite Airline” @ LBIA :- two dedicated boeing 737-800 aircraft,14 new destinations, total 17 routes, across six European Countries : Alicante, Malaga, Barcelona,Malta, Carcassonne Montpellier, Dublin, Murcia, Faro, Nantes, Ibiza, Palma, Knock, Pisa, Krakow,Venice Treviso and Limoges. 1 million passengers a year, 1000 new jobs in the region and a potential5 million visitors.

Tony Hallwood, LBIA, Commercial Director, welcomed the arrival of Ryanair to the countries fastestgrowing airport of 2010. Ryanair is also supporting LBIA’s important role as Yorkshire’s Internationalgateway Airport.

Ryanair’s Dara Brady, said they were delighted to open their LBIA base following a long associationwith the Airport over the last decade. Commencing with flights to Dublin the Company then addedroutes to Gerona and Alicante following requests and demands. He went on to say how delightedthey were to serve the local community with real value.

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Yorkshire Wildlife Park at Branton. To complete an interesting trio Boeing 747/400 N419MC(Giant5415) arrived from the USA in the early hours of 10/2, inbound with the stage and set for Lady Gaga’sUK tour which kicked off in Sheffield. One other visitor of note was Boeing 737/800 OK-TVF of TravelService, which operated Wizz Air flight WZZ6511 on 14/2. The airport also received several diversionsduring the month including a “new airline”, KLM whose Fokker 70s visited as follows, PH-KZV(1545,LBIA div on 24/2), PH-KZK(69W, LBIA div on 25/2) and PH-KZB(1499, Humberside div on 24/2). Alsodiverting from Humberside on 24/2 was Jetstream 41 G-MAJZ(Eastflight 17W) and there wereseveral Jet2 flights from LBIA. Finally, more good news for the airport is that Aer Lingus are thecommence daily flights f/t Dublin starting the end of March utilizing Aer Arran ATR-72 aircraft, whichwill be repainted in their colours.

These two photos of the AN-225 taken by Clive Featherstone give a good impression of the sizeof this beast. The first shows it on arrival and the second on departure the following day in the murk

Kinch Aviation have an upturn in executive aircraft arriving for maintenance. Firstly, Hawker 800N800UK has at last been sold following many months in storage. The aircraft departed on 21/2 routingKeflavic, Bangor, Lonesome Pine to its final destination and new home at Fulton County, Atlanta,Georgia. Nigel Mansell’s Citationjet 2 G-NMRM was Air Tested on 2/2 before being delivered back toits owner and on 10/2 Citation XL G-CGMF was delivered to Multiflight at LBIA. King Air 200 N509MVarrived on 8/2 and by the end of the month had been re-registered G-CFVO for Unity Aviation from theIsle of Man. Other aircraft logged during the month included:- 3/2 Citation Sovereign G-NSJS(stayedover 2 weeks); 5/2 G-MEGN King Air 200; 10/2 G-BVMA King Air 200(also 15/2); 15/2 G-CGMFCitation XL; 18/2 G-CTEN Citation X; 22/2 G-CLOW King Air 200; 22/2 N200RE King Air 90; 24/2 EI-MJCCitationjet 2, N498YY Citationjet; 27/2 N710AW Citation X. Other visitors included:-

1/2 G-LIDE PA-31(Causeway 999A), G-OEAS King Air 200(training)2/2 M-TSRI King Air 90(Ambassador 902A), G-JCBJ S.76C(JCB 2), G-USAR Cessna 4413/2 G-PMHT TBM-850, ZF169 Tucano(LOP 47, ILS)4/2 N1262K Cessna 425, G-JJSI Challenger 604(Gama 523, n/s), G-GRND A.109S(ILS)5/2 XZ290 Gazelle(Armyair 012), ZF169 Tucano(LOP23, ILS)6/2 CS-DMB Hawker 400XP(Fraction 295B, Manchester div), G-YEOM PA-31(Yeoman 01)7/2 N53GX Global Express(n/s)

The first editor was Mick Stubbs. Mick edited the magazine from April 1965 until December 1966. Hewas ably assisted by John Buckle. Mick’s main interest was military aircraft and this was reflected

in the content of the early magazines. In 1960s there were many more military airfields in Yorkshirethan there are now. Does anyone know the whereabouts of Mick Stubbs? I understand that JohnBuckle may still be resident locally.

The second editor was Martin Powell. He edited the magazine in 1967. Martin lived in Wakefield atthe time. He now lives in Lancashire with his wife and family and still has an avid interest in aviation.He is a long time member of the Rossendale Aviation Society and has been a guest speaker at AYASmeetings on a number of occasions (see August 2010 meeting).

Martin was followed by David Depledge. David was editor from Jan to Dec 1968. At the time Davidlived in Cookridge and was studying for his A Levels, but we’ve lost touch and does anyone knowwhere David is now?

Philip Jackson then took over and edited for two years ending in Dec 1971. Philip was a Horsforthresident then, but is anyone still in touch with Philip?

From Jan 1972 to November 1972 Ian Barber was YAN Editor. Ian, who was a local lad, went on tomake a career in aviation working at Yorkshire Light Aircraft and Air Atlantique.

Steve Langfield followed Ian. Steve occupied the positions of Editor and Treasurer from Dec 1972until June 1974. Originally from Bradford, Steve still lives and works locally and is in regular touchwith old friends from the Society. He remains interested in aviation.

Andy Barker then became Editor. He was editor from July 1974 until September 1976 Andy still livesin the area and made a career in aviation. He currently works at Leeds/Bradford International Airportand remains in touch. He has the distinction of being the last editor of Yorkshire Air News and the firsteditor of Air Yorkshire.

In November 1974 the Committee decided to take the Society out of Air-Britain and form it into the AirYorkshire Group. This move was agreed at the AGM. The magazine was renamed Air Yorkshire andthe Society continued under its new name.

At the end of his stint Andy handed over to Colin Hunter who edited for the period from October1976 up to June 1977. Colin was a keen airband listener and was rarely seen without an earpiecefirmly planted in his ear. But where is Colin now?

John Allen lived in Pudsey and performed the dual role of Editor/Secretary from July 1977 to Nov1977. He was followed by another John, John Hunt from Guiseley who was in the editing hot seatfrom Nov 1977 to Nov 1978. Are they still in the area?

In November 1978 Trevor Kinghorn started a long period as the Editor which lasted until March1993. Trevor currently holds the record for the length of service as the magazine’s editor. During histenure the magazine moved from A.4 to the present folded A.5 format. Where is Trevor now?

Trevor handed over to P. Lewis who took up the editing role for a short period from April 1993 untilSeptember 1993. P. Lewis seems to be a mystery man because no one I have spoken to canremember him.

In October 1993 the then Chairman, Mike Willingale took over editing and embarked on the dual roleof Chairman/Editor, eventually relinquishing both roles in November 2000. Mike remains a member ofthe Society and is our Honorary Life President and is still a regular supporter of the monthly meetings.

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8/2 OE-FYB DA-42(Diamond 04), G-DOSB DA-42, G-JIBO Jetstream 32(training)9/2 G-IBMS R.44, ZF417 Tucano(LOP 41, ILS), G-RAFU King Air 200(Cranwell 45, ILS)10/2 N107CB SR.22, G-JDPB PA-28R(Jaydee 56X), XS712 Dominie(Cranwell 64, ILS)11/2 ZR325 A.109E(Shawbury 152), G-CGKA(Cranwell 88), G-CGKC(Cranwell 87) Tutors12/2 N100JS Citationjet 3, ZF144 Tucano(LOP 44, ILS), ZF417 Tucano(LOP 72, ILS)13/2 G-SONE Citationjet(Clifton 10), G-GTJM EC.120B, G-CMED TB-9 Tampico(ILS)14/2 SE-RIL Citation XL(Gothic 801), G-TABS Bandierante(Skydrift 500), G-SPVK Squirrel15/2 M-MANX Cessna 425(Sherburn div), G-EMHH A.109S(Costock 05)17/2 D-IKJS Citationjet 2, N719EL Hawker 400XP, G-JAJK PA-31(Causeway 999B)18/2 N449J A.109S, ZD621 BAe.125(Kittyhawk 11R), ZF448 Tucano(LOP 90, ILS)20/2 G-LOFT Electra(Neptune 188) 22/2 ZH103 AWACS(NATO 03, training)23/2 G-JBLZ Citation 2(Cloudrunner 75)24/2 ZD812 Tornado(Marham 23, training), G-CHEY PA-31T(Air Med 036), G-UMMI PA-31

N425SL Cessna 425(LBIA div), G-VUEA Citation 2(Flyvue 254A, LBIA div)25/2 G-XBLU Citation XLS, CS-DXX Citation XLS(Fraction 239G), CS-DXN Citation XLS(‘6BR)26/2 N604ZH Challenger 604; 27/2 OO-INN King Air 200, G-OOBL 767(Thomson 175)

Atlas Air Boeing 747/400 N419MC departing Doncaster(Clive Featherstone)

East Kirkby:- Douglas C-47A N473DC/2100882 has moved in here and will be based throughout the2010 season. Following sourcing of spares in Canada, it is reported that the Lincolnshire AviationHeritage Lancaster NX611/Just Jane is to be refurbished and it is hoped to bring the machine back upto flying condition.Eddsfield:- Resident Cessna 172S N3540U left for Gloucester on 13/2 to be placed on the UKRegister and is expected to return in the near future. Visitors:- 10/2 G-BSYG PA-18; 11/2 G-BEAC PA-28Elvington:- Skeeter AOP.12 XM553 is a new exhibit for the Yorkshire Air Museum, having recentlyarrived from Middle Wallop. However, a more interesting arrival is due on 13/4 when Nimrod MR.2XV250 is delivered from Kinloss to become a new exhibit. The aircraft is due to be kept in GroundOperations Capacity so the it can be taxied up and down the runway like the Victor is at present.Visitors:- 1/2 G-BFGG FRA.150M; 20/2 G-EEGO Jet RangerEscrick:- Gazelle G-CDXE/XZ299 arrived back from maintenance at Bourne Park on 27/2 withHartlepool based G-ZELE acting as crew ferry. Accompanying the two was another of the type HA-LFD, which follow ‘LE to its base at Elwick(Hartlepool) before returning to Bourne Park. Also noted ona visit from Bourne Park on 13/2 was Gazelle G-CBSK/ZB627.Felixkirk:- On 11/2 Rans S.6 Courier G-CEEJ was noted departed to a private strip near Huntingdon.Full Sutton;- Visitors;- 1/2 G-BAIW F.172MGamston:- A New resident is Cirrus SR.22 G-JONT, however Cessna F.150F G-ATMM has moved toCranfield following sale. East Midlands based Hawker 400XP N719EL was noted visiting on 14/2.Visitors;- 1/2 G-BMCV C.152; 16/2 G-OPFR C.172S; 20/2 G-GEHL C.172S(f. White Waltham)

During a recent clearance of the loft I came across a box containing some aviation society magazinesfrom the 1960s and early 1970s. They included such long forgotten classics as: Anglia Aeronews,Blackbushe Movements, and 55 North(Air North). Included in this same box was a set of Yorkshire AirNews(YAN). YAN was the magazine of the West Riding Branch of Air-Britain (WRBA-B) an internationalassociation of aviation enthusiasts/historians.

The West Riding Branch was founded in September 1964 and YAN was first published in April 1965.The last issue of YAN was December 1974. In January 1975 YAN became the Air Yorkshire magazinewhen the West Riding Branch left Air-Britain and was renamed the Air Yorkshire Group.

As I browsed through the early issues of YAN it occurred to me that it would be interesting to try andfind out what has happened to those spotters of yester year who were so closely involved in makingAYAS what it is today. How many of them are still spotters and how many made aviation a careerrather than a hobby? I might need your help to fill some gaps, so here we go.

The Production Team(1974) Pete Barber, Steve Langfield, Trevor Smith, Terry SykesFrom The Jim Stanfield West Riding Branch Archive

I will start with the Editors of the magazine which was originally YAN and then became Air Yorkshireand has been published unbroken every year since 1965: a fine achievement. If there is sufficientinterest I could carry on with chairman, secretary, treasurer etc in subsequent parts.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?BY JAMES STANFIELD

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Kolibri G-BXLS is Gamston based and is a regular visitor to local airfields(Paul Lindley)

HUMBERSIDEJetstream 32s G-CCPW and G-LOVB were noted parked outside the Eastern Airways hangar on 8/2. On 17/2 a pair of Ravenair P.68Bs G-PART(’03) and G-RVRE(’14) arrived for a few days stayduring which they carried out local operations. Visitors included:-1/2 G-SYGA King Air 200(Synergie 354) 2/2 N119JT Agusta A.119 Koala3/2 ZE395 BAe.125 CC2(Northolt 35, training)4/2 Leeds divs- G-MAJA Jetstream 41(Eastflight 99Q), PH-WXC(KLM 1545)10/2 ZE596 Sea King(SRG 128, training) 11/2 G-RWEW R.4415/2 G-ZZSI Super Puma(Bristows 78X, from Aberdeen)17/2 N107CB SR.22, ZD704 BAe.125(Ascot 1742, Linton div),

ZZ417 King Air 200, (Vulcan 1, ILS), G-WATJ King Air 350(Ambassador 217B)18/2 N881TS Global Express; 19/2 G-OBYE Boeing 767/300(Thomson 663)20/2 N218SA PA-24; 21/2 G-CEGR King Air 200(Cega 526)23/2 F-HDJM King Air 200(Darta 6108), ZD621 BAe.125(Ascot 1988), ZG997 Islander24/2 G-CDSR Lear Jet 45(Partner 63a); 28/2 G-LEAI Citation Mustang(Lonex 43LE)

Leeds:- A new resident at a private location to the East of the City is SA.319B Alouette 3 N2UH, whichwill shortly be airworthy. At the same location the former Romanian Lama G-CDSG/07 has beenscrapped following the removal of all useful parts.Leeds General Infirmary:- A pair of unidentified Twin Squirrels(“Shawbury 63/75”) dropped in onthe roof-top while routing home to Shawbury from Carlisle.Leeming;- Noted hangared on 2/2 were Tornados ZE731/GP and ZE936/HE while on 10/2ZA541(Lossie 16) and ZD747(Cobra 3) were logged departing. Also on the 10th ZG751/HG andZE808/HJ were pushed into HAS.10 and ZD907/DA was towed into Hangar 3. Finally, on 18/2 ZE936/HE was towed into HAS.4. Visitors:- 1/2 ZF135 Tucano(LOP 540) with ZF377(LOP 40), ZF407(LOP47),XS728 Dominie(Cranwell 91, overshoot); 2/2 XZ326 Gazelle(Armyair 577), G-GCKG Tutor(UAJ 46);10/2 G-FLPD King Air 200(Calibrator 148), XX314 Hawk(VYT 42), ZA938 Puma(Vortex 355).Lincoln:- Sikorsky S.76C G-WIWI visited the Lincoln City FC ground at Sincil Bank carrying the FIFAWorld Cup for local viewing.Mt. Airey:- A report has just come to light regarding an accident involving PA-28 G-LFSC on 28/09/2009. The aircraft was landing uphill with a strong tailwind when it left the runway and came to restin a cultivated field. The nosewheel collapsed causing a prop strike, however there were no injuriesto the occupants.Nether Poppleton:- R.44 G-CBVI is no longer resident, having been sold to new owners in France.Netherthorpe:- F.150H G-AWUJ is no longer resident, having been sold to new owners at Ross-on-Wye. Visitors:- 10/2 G-RFUN R.44; 14/2 G-ATHV F.150F, G-PROW EurostarNorth Coates:- Gemini 1A G-AKHP is expected to arrived on 1/3 from Little Staughton, to take upsummer residency. Jodel D.150A F-BLDC was placed on the UK Register on 24/2 as G-CGMH, thisaircraft having the same owner as the Gemini.Oxenhope:- The owner of resident Sportscruiser G-MESH has purchased Rotorsport MTO Sport G-RMTO.

(1) These squadrons are reserve squadrons who’s main task is to train RAF personnelbut it time of war the squadron goes to war with the instructors returning to there frontline role.

(2) This squadron is forming at Coningsby and has only two aircraft at the moment withfurther aircraft being delivered from the factory.

Joint helicopters means that it is part of the multi service joint helicopter force andsupports Army/Navy and Air Force.

Serial last two/three means that the last two/three of the serial are used as the aircraftscode as in Tucano serial ZF485,485 is used as its code.

3 squadron and 41 Squadron are using the codes that their squadron used in world war 2

I will continue with the RAF support units and the Navy/Army squadrons next month.

51 Squadron Nimrod XV260 showing code 60 pictured at Waddigton(James Stanfield)

Hercules C.5 ZH871with small codes 871 on tail and nose(Clive Featherstone)

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ROTARY ROUND-UP2/2 G-BLGV Long Ranger Gloucester – Oulton Hall(Rothwell)

G-ZIZZ Agusta A.109S Private site Essex – Hull(Ramada Hotel)10/2 G-PIDG R.44 Sherburn – Whitby11/2 G-BXYD Eurocopter EC.120 Private site near Leeming – Walton Wood14/2 G-RAPD Hughes 369E Halifax – Whitby20/2 G-IIPT R.22B Harrogate – Sandtoft

G-EEGO Jet Ranger Elvington – Wistow(Selby)G-HELM Squirrel Church Fenton – Oxenhope

28/2 G-EEGO Jet Ranger Sherburn Industrial Estate – DewsburyG-OMLS Jet Ranger Easingwold – Croft racing circuit

Rufforth:- King Air 90 OO-VHV arrived from Brussels early on 7/2, replacing the regular OO-SKM.Sandtoft:- Visiting on 1/2 were Liberty XL N512XL from Biggin Hill and Alouette N9362. Visitors;- 1/2 G-OJPS Jet Ranger, G-GAGB SR.22, G-RECK PA-28, G-BCRR AA-5B; 10/2 G-HONI R.22B; 11/2 G-JBRN Cessna 182S, G-BHIB C.182Q; 12/2 G-GTJM EC.120B(f. Blackpool); 14/2 G-ARNJ PA-22; 16/2G-BBEF PA-28; 20/2 G-HRNT C.182S, G-AGYU Tiger Moth, G-CDLK Skyranger, G-CBUG P.92 EchoScampton:- New with Hawker Hunter Aviation Ltd is Hunter T.8C G-CGHU/XF994 ex. BoscombeDown.Sherburn:- No longer resident is MCR.01 G-CDBY, which has moved to Ince Blundell. Wickenbybased PA-46T Malibu N113BP visited on 16/2, acting as crew ferry for T.210M N191ME whichreturned from Wickenby following maintenance. Visitors:- G-LYND Pawnee, G-BPKM PA-28; 11/2 G-SOBI PA-28, G-USAR C.441 Conquest, G-BIDI PA-28R, G-AZNO C.182P; 14/2 G-SKIE Skybolt(f.Barton); 20/2 G-EXPL Citabria; 28/2 G-CBZK DR.400.Sturgate:- Under construction locally is Sportscruiser G-GKEV and the aircraft is expected to movehere in due course. An interesting visitor, noted on 19/2 was Pilatus PC-9 ZG969(Tarnish 1), whichis based at Warton. Visitors:- 1/2 G-CCWM DR.400(to Newcastle); 11/2 G-OWGC Slingsby T.61, G-TSGJ PA-28

Global 5000 G-XXRS of TAG Aviation on the apron at Teesside, 22/2.

TEESSIDE(Durham Tees Valley) Information and photos courtesy of dtvmovements.co.ukA bit of good news for the airport this month is that Aer Lingus are due to commence services toDublin for late March and as with the flights from Doncaster they will be operated by ATR.72 aircraftleased from Aer Arran. Diamond Aviation who operated DA-42s G-DJET and G-PETS are now basedat Teesside. A fairly quiet month on the visitors front with the following of note:-1/2 XX202 Hawk(Pirate 03, ILS), G-CBBT Bulldog; 2/2 G-FIKI Cirrus SR.224/2 C-FMFL Falcon 50(LBIA div), G-WOWE(Swallow 9025), G-CELC 737/300(LBIA div)5/2 G-LGNE SAAB 340(Loganair 820, Middlesboro’ FC), G-NIVA EC.1556/2 N225EE Gulfstream 5(n/s)

8 Sentry AEW.1 Waddington Serial Last two Early Warning9 Tornado GR.4 Marham Build Number Strike10 VC-10 Brize Norton A to Z Air Refuelling11 Typhoon FG.4 Coningsby DA to DZ Air Defence12 Tornado GR.4 Lossiemouth Build Number Strike13 Tornado GR.4A Marham Build Number Reconnaissance14 Tornado GR.4 Lossiemouth Build Number Strike15 Tornado GR.4 Lossiemouth Build Number OCU(1)17 Typhoon FGR.4 Coningsby AA to AZ Evaluation Unit18 Chinook HC.2 Odiham No Codes Joint Helicopter19 Hawk T.1/T.2 Valley Serial Last Three Pilot Traning(1)22 Sea King HAR.3A Chivenor(A Flight) A to Z Air Sea Rescue22 Sea King HAR.3A Wattisham(B flight) A to Z Air Sea Rescue22 Sea King HAR.3A Valley(C Flight) A to Z Air Sea Rescue24 Herclues C.1-C.5 Lyneham Serial Last Three Transport27 Chinook HC.2 Odiham No Codes Joint Helicopter28 Merlin HC.3 Benson A to Z Joint Helicopter29 Typhoon GR.4/T.3 Coningsby BA to BZ OCU(1)30 Hercules C.1-C.5 Lyneham Serial Last Three Transport31 Tornado GR.4 Marham Build Number Strike32 HS.125/B.Ae146 Northolt No Codes VIP Transport33 Puma HC.1 Benson No Codes Joint Helicopter39 Predator/Reaper Creach AFB(USA) No Codes UAV surveillance41 Tornado/Harrier Coningsby EB-A to EB-Z Evaluation Unit45 King Air 200 Cranwell A to Z Pilot Training(1)47 Hercules C.1-C.5 Lyneham Serial Last Three Transport51 Nimrod R.1 ‘ Waddington No Codes Surveillance55 Dominie T.1 Cranwell A to Z Navigator Training(1)60 Griffin HT.1 Shawbury A to Z Helicopter Training70 Hercules C.1-C.5 Lyneham Serial Last Three Transport72 Tucano T.1 Linton on Ouse Serial Last Three Pilot Training(1)76 Tucano T.1 Linton on Ouse Serial Last Three Pilot Training(1)78 Merlin HC.3/3A Benson No Code Joint Helicopter84 Griffin HAR.2 Akrotiri (Cyprus) Card Suite UN Support/SAR99 Globemaster C.1 Brize Norton No Code Transport100 Hawk T.1 Leeming CA to CZ FACT/elect training101 VC10.C.1K/K.4 Brize Norton A to Z Air Refuelling111 Tornado F.3 Leuchars ‘HA to HZ Air Defence202 Sea King HAR.3 Boulmer(A flight) A to Z Air Sea Rescue202 Sea King HAR.3 Lossiemouth(D Flight) A to Z Air Sea Rescue202 Sea King HAR.3 Leconfield(E Flight) A to Z Air Sea Rescue203 Sea King HAR.3 Valley A to Z ASR Training(1)207 Tucano T.1 Linton on Ouse Serial Last Three Pilot Training (1)208 Hawk T.1 Valley Serial Last Three Pilot Training (1)216 Tristar C.2/KC.1 Brize Norton No Code Transport/Refuelling230 Puma HC.1 Benson No Code Joint Helicopter617 Tornado GR.4 Lossiemouth Build Number Strike1310 Flight Chinook HC.2 Kandahar Afghanistan Support1312 Flight VC-10/Tristar Mount Pleasant Falklands Support1419 Flight Merlin HC.3 Camp Bastion Afghanistan Support1435 Flight Typhoon FGR.4 Mount Pleasant Falklands Defence1564 Flight Sea King HAR.3 Mount Pleasant Falklands SARHerrick Tornado GR.4 Kandahar Afghanistan StrikeRed Arrows Hawk T.1 Scampton RAF Aerobatic Team

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9/2 ZF764 Tornado F.3(ILS), also Tucanos ZF143/ZF349/ZF377/ZF40610/2 M-ONTI King Air 90(Neric 02)11/2 N225RL Cirrus SR.22, N2125K Mooney M.20K, ZJ814 Typhoon/(ILS)12/2 N696PG Cirrus SR.22, G-YPOL MD.902(Police 42), XX246 Hawk(overshoot)13/2 G-CXLS Citation XLS(Beauport 731, n/s), G-CSIX PA-32, G-HPPY Lear Jet 4516/2 G-CEFV Cessna 182S; 18/2 G-EDCJ Citationjet(Clifton 3)19/2 LX-ONE Lear Jet 35A(Lion King 1 Ambulance), G-GCDB SR.22, G-JOEB SR.2220/2 N352CM PA-46 Malibu, G-SNZY Lear Jet 4522/2 G-XXRS Global 5000, ZE395 BAe.125(NOH 35), ZE369 Sea King(SRG 128, ILS)23/2 XX200 Hawk(ILS and overshoot), also XX258/XX329/XX34624/2 XX318 Hawk(Leeming diversion) with XX332, n/s. N215DS Diamond DA.4025/2 ZE700 BAe.146 CC2(Ascot 1224); 26/2 G-MEGN King Air 200(Newcastle div)27/2 G-XBEL Citation XLS(Beauport 871), G-RHYM PA-31 Chieftain28/2 G-KALS Challenger 300(Lonex 03KK)

Topcliffe:- King Air 200 G-COBH(Calibrator 160) was noted operating at the airfield on 16/2.Walton Wood:- R.44 G-XTEK arrived from Sherburn on 1/2 to collect Bell 47G G-XTUN, which hadbeen in for maintenance. Visitors:- 16/2 G-HSOO Hughes 369DWaddington:- A new resident, on temporary lease is Cessna 152 G-SELA. Visitors:- 10/2 G-FLPEKing Air 200(Calibrator 153); 15/2 Airbus A.330(Belgium Air Force 636); 19/2 ZD953 Tristar(Ascot817, training); 23/2 XS646 Andover(Gauntlet 59, from QuinitiQ, Boscombe Down); 25/2 4K-AZ100Ilyushin IL-76(Silk Air 4141, See photo below by Paul Lindley).

Wickenby:- Cessna T.210M N191ME returned to Sherburn on 16/2 following maintenance. Visitors:-16/2 G-BBEF PA-28Wombleton:- Visitors:- 1/2 G-BZNY Europa(to Cambridge).

OVERFLIGHTS9/2 G-PUMA Super Puma Over Redcar 1540 @ 1500’, enroute Aberdeen12/2 G-TIGJ Super Puma Norwich – Aberdeen(Redcar 1903 @ 2000’)15/2‘ N95TA PA-31 Chieftain Newcastle – Gloucester(LBA 1000 @ 5000’)

N694JL Be.55 Baron Goodwood – Wick(Hull 1136 @ 4000’)20/2 D-ICBB Cessna 340A Survey over Bradford(1900 until 2230)24/2 D-GHMW PA-34 Seneca Ronaldsway – Kiel(POL 1022 @ 5000’)25/2 N5250X Cessna TU.206H Wick – Groningen(Hull 1325 @ 13000’)

THE RAF IN 2010 BY DAVID SENIOR

There is no doubt the war in Afghanistan is causing a great deal of problems in the RAF and the restof the services. With the defence budget having to support the war, there is a smaller amount in thepot for the day-to-day use of the services. The RAF is increasingly suffering from the lack funds andas the budget is not increasing in real terms year-by-year major cuts have taken place and with amajor defence review to come after the election whichever party is returned by the country. The RAFand Navy are reported to bear the brunt of the forth-coming cuts. So far this year we have seen the withdrawal of the nimrod from service despite its replacement notbeing ready for service for another two years. The Harrier force lost one squadron (20 Sqn) at theend of March and Cottesmore has started a program of Returned To Produce for the Harrier similar tothat at Leeming for the Tornado F.3 an aircraft reduced to only one squadron. With the continuedreduction in the numbers of VC10, Hercules, Tristar, Hawk and the above-mentioned Tornado F.3 andHarriers what will be left of the RAF. The RAF has also been forced to order the Chinook instead ofthe British built Merlin, which the RAF would have preferred. It has also ordered a 45-year-old aircraft(RC-135W) to replace the 40-year-old Nimrod R.1. Typhoons are trickling into service with the bulk oftrench two-production run being diverted to supply the Saudi Arabian order much to the relief of theRAF as they just could not afford the number of aircraft the want. This has meant that the two frontline Typhoon squadrons are operating with eight aircraft per squadron and not the usual twelve. In arecent question in the house of commons the government was forced to admit that of the 639 frontline aircraft in service only 347 were available for use at any one time that’s less than 50% .Let hopeand prey that things improve as the first role of the RAF is to defend the UK and not Afghanistan Athing the politicians should bear in mind with the current members of Russia in power.

Many of you that have read my articles in Air Yorkshire over the last few years will not be surprisedby my first paragraph nor the governments run down of the armed services as Labour has alwayspresided over major cuts in the services (remember the Dennis Healy cut of the TSR.2 to name butone and its resultant procurement disasters). I have had my spout so to continue with the article.

OPERATIONAL SQUADRONS OF THE RAF ON THE 1ST APRIL 2010

Squadron Type Base Code Operations

1 Harrier GR.7/9 Cottesmore Build Number Ground Attack2 Tornado GR.4A Marham Build Number Reconnaissance3 Typhoon GR.4 Coningsby QO-A to QO-Z Air Defence4 Harrier GR.9/T.12 Wittering Build Number OCU(1)5 Sentinel/Shadow Waddington No Codes Army Support6 Typhoon FRG.4 Coningsby No Codes Air Defence (2)7 Chinook HC.2 Odiham No Codes Special Opps

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DAY BY DAY @ LBIAPHOTO MARTYN GILL

Once again this month there was quite a bit of disruption due to the weather with both inbound andoutbound divertions. The only noteworthy inbound being the Air France Embraer 190 from Manchesterwhile we also had a first visit from a similar type of KLM on the Amsterdam route during the month.

Across at Multiflight the company took delivery of their Citation XL G-CGMF on 10/2, when it arrivedfrom Doncaster. Another significant movement was a demonstration flight from Boeing 737/300Executive N473CT and we await further news on whether the aircraft is to be operated by thecompany. The former resident Dauphin G-MLTY is still being fitted out with medical equipment beforemoving to Teesside for operation by the Great North Air Ambulance service. It has now been reregisterG-NHAA and painted in the new operators green/gold and white colour scheme. A potential replacementhas been sourced, G-DAUF and this aircraft is expected to be delivered in early March. While on thesubject of Air Ambulances the YAA have swapped their aircraft around with G-CEMS(Helimed 98)being the designated LBIA resident and G-SASH(Helimed 99) now operating out of Sheffield. Finally,Cessna FA.150K G-FMSG may be a new resident. The aircraft had been parked out at Tatenhillengineless for some time but flew in from Full Sutton and had not departed by the end of the month.The aircraft is registered to G. Owen who has Cessna 210D G-OWAN based at LBIA.

1/2 MondaySCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:- G-WOWA(482L/483M), G-WOWD(486L/487M).bmi:- Based G-RJXJ. G-RJXH(1VX/1XV,3VX/3XV). G-RJXP(1404/1403,1410/1409).Eastern:- G-MAJJ(80D from Teesside/19Q), G-MAJD(29Q/80D to Southampton/81D), G-MAJH(86D/87D). G-MAJB(99Q/59Q).Flybe:- Based G-JECJ, Gatwick x2. G-JECF(729/30), G-JEDU(731/2). G-FBED(171/7VT), G-JECT(173/4, on departure had pressurization problems and returned to LBIA. It positioned out to Southamptonat 2111 as ‘044D) The ‘174 passengers were put on the ‘8WK to Gatwick. G-JEDW(643/4).KLM:- PH-KZW(1545/6), PH-KZR(1549/50), PH-WXC(69W/64K, n/s).Manx2:- Dornier 228s D-ILKA(32L/33L), D-IFLM(38L/39L).Pakistan International:- A.310 AP-BEC(775/6) f/t Islamabad(1825/2107).Ryanair:- EI-DHV(1A/9G), EI-EKG(156/157, First Visit).EXECUTIVE JETS:- Making its first visit to LBIA was Finnish Challenger 604 OH-MOL(Jetflite 22),which arrived from St. Petersburg at 1213 before positioning home to Helsinki at 1332. BAe.125/700G-IFTE(Interflight 101A) from Heathrow(1237) to Luxemburg(1924). Hawker 800XP CS-DUE(Fraction1TY) from Carlisle(1301), n/s to Zurich(1016).

The former G-MLTY, Dauphin G-NHAA is pictured by Robert Burke taxiing for a compass swing

OTHER NEWSBrits jetting off on holiday are being stung with some of the priciest airport parking fees in the world,the News of the World reports. They can even end up paying as much to park the car as for theirholiday, a survey by the newspaper reveals. And the newspaper found a huge variation in pricesacross the country, ‘creating a postcode lottery for holidaymakers depending on their local hub’.

At East Midlands Airport, travellers pay £115 for 15 nights in a short stay park. At Manchester it costs£405, yet nearby Blackpool airport offers 15 days free (however passengers must pay a £5 perperson fee to use the airport). Pre-booking parking over the internet can save between 11 and 78percent - especially using an UK airport parking price comparison website - and the newspaperadvises travellers to give up the convenience of short stay car parks, which are closer to theterminals, and use long stay ones - which can easily halve their parking bill. For example, at Heathrowon a two-week trip pre-booking a long-stay instead of driving up to short stay, the bill is slashed from£703 to £75.95., At Liverpool Airport , using the long stay option trims a fortnight’s stay from £420 to£120, and pre-booking it brings the price down to £47.Parking in long-stay can involve a bus ride offive to 15 minutes at bigger airports - but it can be just walking distance at many others, includingNewcastle, some Manchester terminals, East Midlands, Edinburgh and Belfast. Another option is topre-book off-site parking and be bussed into the airport. At Manchester this can get you 15 days forjust £39.68 - rather than £405 short stay price, the newspaper reports. This is particularly importantfor passengers flying from Gatwick Airport, where there is a good choice of off airport parking closeto the terminal, and its on airport long stay car parks are a bus ride from the terminal too. Booking offairport at Gatwick can easily reduce the bill by 50 - 75% compared to on airport parking. And atHeathrow the bus takes you past an ‘off airport’ car park on the way to its official ‘on airport’ parkingComparing the price of parking worldwide, the newspaper discovered that the Heathrow bill of £703for 15 days in the short stay park was way higher than other major cities abroad. In normally priceyMilan, Italians pay just £153.21 and in New York it’s only £194.64. Madrid’s short stay park charges£211.89, Sydney’s costs £274.44 and Cape Town’s £110.98.

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CREDITS Aircraft Illustrated, ACW, ATW, AV Flash, Civil Spotters, LBA2 and YAG E-mail site’s, and alltheir contributors, IFW, LBA WEB Site, Teletext, Telegraph and Argus, TTG, Lawrie Coldbeck, PeteSmith, Steve “ASU” Snowden.

Former bmibaby Boeing 737/300 was painted up in this striking colour scheme as VQ-BHDfor Kuban Airways, however it is thought the sale has fallen through(Martyn Gill)

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GENERAL AVIATION:- Duchess G-OBLC, ILS and overshoot(1540), f/t Humberside. PA-28 WarriorG-RSKR arrived from Leicester at 1554 and parked on the Multiflight/West apron for a couple of days.It departed to Aberdeen at 1219 on 3/2.MILITARY:- King Air 200 G-RAFP(Cranwell 84), ILS and overshoot(1044). The same aircraft carriedout another ILS at 1345, this time using call-sign “Cranwell 45”.2/2 TuesdaySCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:- G-WOWC(482L/483M, 486L/487M)bmi:- Based G-RJXJ. G-RJXH(1VX/1XV, then 3VX, aircraft went u/s, outbound pax to Edinburgh on1409). G-RJXP(1404/1403), G-RJXB(1410/1409). G-RJXH(9121) positioned to Edinburgh(2120).Eastern:- G-MAJJ(80D/81D), G-MAJI(86D/87D). G-MAJC(29Q/19Q), G-MAJG(99Q/59Q).Flybe:- Based G-JECJ, Gatwick X2. G-JECF(729/30), G-JEDU(731/2). G-ECOP(171/7VT), G-JECR(175/6). G-JEDV(643/4).Jet2:- G-CELP(032E) from Edinburgh(1620), to Multiflight for engineering. G-CELY(031E) toNewcastle(1243).KLM:- PH-KZN(1545/6), PH-KZM(1549/50), PH-JCH(69W/64K, n/s)Manx2:- Dornier 228 D-IFLM(Kiel Air 32L/33L, 38L/39L).Ryanair:- EI-EKC(1A/9G), EI-DYS156/157). EI-EBX(92J7/9079).IT FLIGHTS:- 737/800 G-FDZJ(Thomson 6YG/81E) f/t Alicante(1435/1617).DIVERSION:- from Doncaster, due ice on runwayHA-LPH Airbus A.320(Wizz Air 511W) from Poznan(2137) to Doncaster(2251).

EXECUTIVE JETS:- Boeing 737/300 N473CT(See photo above) arrived from Bournemouth at 0921for a demonstration flight to Multiflight. It departed at 1022 on a local flight to the Northeast, returningat 1130 and then headed home at 1303. The aircraft was originally delivered new to Sabena in 1987and has passed through numerous hands before arriving at its latest incarnation as an Executive jet.It has been completely refurbished at a cost of millions and fitted out with a 16 seat luxurious frontcabin and 32 seat business class cabin behind(with purple leather seats!). As well as the 737another first timer today was IAI Galaxy N682GA operated by AVRJ LLC of Alpharetta, Georgia,which arrived from Dublin at 0836 and went to Bristol at 1146. Citation XLS CS-DXY(Fraction 3CQ/212F) from Aberdeen(0856) to Oslo/Gardemoen(1416). Citation XLS CS-DQB(Fraction 3TR/100T)from Farnborough(1944), n/s to London City(0954). Lear Jet 35A G-JMED(Air Med 053), inboundAmbulance flight from Tenerife(2002), n/s to Oxford(1006).MILITARY:- King Air 200 ZK453(Cranwell 81), ILS and overshoot(1142).3/2 WednesdaySCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:- G-WOWA(482L/483M, 486L/487M).bmi:- Based G-RJXJ. G-RJXH(1VX/1XV, 3VX/3XV). G-EMBJ(1404/1403), G-RJXP(1410/1409).Eastern:- G-MAJI(80D/81D, 86D/87D, diverted to Teesside on return from Southampton). G-MAJC(29Q/19Q), G-MAJX(99Q/59Q).Flybe:- Based G-JECJ(21JS) to Gatwick, swapped with G-JECU(9LK) which then operated twofurther Gatwicks, n/s. G-JECF(729/30), G-JEDU(731/2). G-ECOT(171/7VT, 173/4), G-ECOY(175,aircraft went u/s, n/s).

performers in our growing network of regional gateways, not only in the UK but globally.“Our customers value our commitment to a regional network at a time when other airlines areabandoning them.

“This is a ground-breaking announcement for the airport and its global standing.”The A380 will replace the existing Boeing 777, used for Emirates flights from Manchester, boostingcapacity by 75 seats a day. It will also introduce the carrier’s first-class cabin – which includesanother world first – on-board shower spas.Return fares will start from £539 in economy and £2,309in business class. Anyone with £3,087 to spare can travel in style in first-class and relax in amassage-equipped private suite, incorporating a work desk, an electronically controlled mini-bar andin-flight entertainment system. Andrew Cornish, the airport’s managing director, said: “This is anhistoric moment for this airport and the region we serve. “The A380 is as iconic as Concorde andher introduction into Manchester by one of our most important carriers, Emirates, will provide a dailyreminder that regional airports can support successful long-haul services.” Emirates, which hasbeen flying from Manchester since 1990, say the plane is the most environmentally-friendly in theskies and generates less than half the noise of others on take-off.

AIRCRAFT NEWSAirbus has partnered with Heathrow Airport, Singapore Airlines and air traffic control company NATSto launch an improved departure procedure for SIA’s Airbus A380 to save fuel. The companies haveworked together over the last year to develop the new procedure, which allows the A380 to use lesspower when taking off from Heathrow and use flexible acceleration of up to 4000 feet when it’s ata height of 1,500 feet.Airbus said the change would help SIA save 300kg of fuel per flight, equatingto one metric tonne of emissions of CO2 on a flight to Singapore, as well as reducing Nitrogen Dioxideemissions. The aircraft also remains within the airport’s strict noise procedures as it produces halfthe noise energy at takeoff and cuts the area exposed to equivalent noise levels around the airportrunway by half. SIA Senior Vice President Flight Operations Captain Gerard Yeap said: ‘Our workwith Heathrow, NATS and Airbus shows what can be achieved when stakeholders share the samegoal of reducing carbon emissions and fuel burn. Singapore Airlines is committed to playing its part inensuring greener skies and sustainable air travel, and we hope this development will serve as amodel for airport operators and governments elsewhere in the world

Organizers of a mass arrival of DC-3s and C-47s at AirVenture Oshkosh this year now expect 40aircraft to take part. The original goal was 25 aircraft making an hour-long flight from Rock Falls, Ill.,to Wittman Regional Airport for a formation flyby at 1,000 feet to celebrate the 75th anniversary of thefirst flight of the iconic aircraft. Organizers were deluged with requests to participate in the flight,which will be the largest formation of Douglases since the Second World War. The current record is27, set in South Africa in 1985. There are 12 aircraft on standby to fill any slots that open up beforethe flight. Once in Oshkosh, the aircraft will be the centerpiece of festivities throughout the week andmay include a one-of-a-kind heritage flight.The U.S. Air Force has approved Altus Air Force Base’s C-17 Globemaster demonstration team to fly in formation with three C-47s to commemorate the hugeimpact the Douglas had on the outcome of the Second World War and to remember those who didn’tcome back. The heritage flight still must be approved by EAA but that’s expected shortly. Celebrities,C-47 war veterans and some other surprises are in store for the event, which begins with two daysof preparation at Rock Falls.

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KLM:- PH-KZP(1545/6), PH-WXA(1549/50), PH-KZC(69W/64K, n/s)Manx2:- No flights operated today, due IOM weather.Pakistan International:- A.310 AP-BEB(775/6) f/t Islamabad(1917/2328).Ryanair;- EI-EKE(1A/9G), EI-EFB(156/157). EI-DYB(9396/7).CHARTER:- Scot Airways Dornier 328 G-BZOG(Suckling 621/2) was f/t Stansted(1155/0050 on 4/2),brining Totenham Hotspur for their FA Cup replay with Leeds United.DIVERSIONS from Manchester due snow.F-HBLI Embraer 190(Air France 2568/382v) f/t Paris/CDG(1624/0947), n/s.OY-NCA Dornier 328J(Sunscan 47U/48A f/t Billund(1759/2348).EXECUTIVE JETS:- Citation XLS G-OROO(Hangar 837) from Edinburgh(0906) to Geneva(0930).Citation V G-JOPT(Saltyre 071) from Glasgow(1227) to Nice(1450).GENERAL AVIATION:- Pilatus PC-12 N234RG from Belfast City(1144), n/s. Duchess G-OBLC f/tHumberside(1512/1518).4/2 Thursday(Fog all day)SCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:- G-WOWA operating 482L and 486L, divert to Manchester on bothflights.bmi:- Based G-RJXJ(1612) from Brussels, divert to Manchester, then operated ‘1615 Manchester –Brussels, returning to LBIA pm as ‘1616. G-RJXH(1VX and 3VX, both divert to Manchester). G-EMBJ(1404 and 1410, both divert to Manchester).Eastern:- 80D/81D canx. G-MAJI(86D, operated direct Teesside to Southampton but called in onreturn ‘87D). 29Q canx. G-MAJA(99Q, divert to Humberside).Flybe:- Based G-JEDU(9LK, divert to Manchester). It was then positioning back from Manchester as‘42W but could not get in so diverted to Gatwick, returning this evening at ‘7EY. All Belfast flightscanx. 171/7VT and 175/6 canx. G-JECR(173, divert to Manchester). G-JEDV(643/4, diverted toManchester both North and Southbound). G-ECOY(50W) positioned to Glasgow(0029) followingrepairs.Jet2:- G-CELB(206, divert to Doncaster), G-CELC(272, divert to Teesside), G-CELV(186, divert toDoncaster, positioned home at 2128 as ‘015P).KLM:- PH-WXC(1545, divert to Humberside), 1549/50 canx, PH-KZN(69W/64K, n/s).Manx2:- Both flights cancelled.Ryanair:- EI-DCS(1A, divert to Doncaster, 156/157). EI-EBX(92J7/9079).EXECUTIVE JETS:- There were numerous due to arrive, including Falcon 50 C-FMFL, which divertedto Teesside.GENERAL AVIATION:- King Air 200 G-SYGB(Synergie 364) from Fairoaks(2324), then operatedoutbound to Belfast at 0138 Friday morning on a transplant flight.5/2 FridaySCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:-G-WOWC(482L/483M), Dornier 328 G-BZOG(486L/487M)bmi:- Based G-RJXJ. G-RJXH(1VX/1XV,3VX/3XV). G-RJXP(1404/1403,1410/1409).Eastern:- G-MAJI(80D/81D. 86D/87D). G-MAJE(29Q/19Q).Flybe:- Based G-JECU, Gatwick x3. G-JEDN(729/30), G-ECOA(731/2, 733/4). G-JECZ(173/4, 175/6).G-JEDV(643/4).Jet2:- G-LSAJ(223) swapped in Tenerife with G-LSAE(224), however the inbound flight diverted toManchester. G-LSAB(210) from Sharm el Sheikh, diverted to Manchester. G-CELB(015P) positionedfrom Doncaster(1233).KLM:- PH-KZE(1545/6), PH-KZT(1549/50), PH-OFE(69W/64K).Manx2:- Jetstream 32 G-OAKI(Vannin 34L/35L), Dornier 228 D-ILKA(38L/39L).Ryanair:- EI-DCV(1A/9G), EI-DCS(156/157). EI-DWL(9396/7).IT FLIGHTS:- A.320 G-BYTH(Kestrel 46TB) from Cardiff(1016), “Kestrel 56ZG/85RX” t/f Tenerife(1136/2141), “Kestrel 320P” to Manchester(2253).DIVERSION:- from Humberside due fogPH-KZS(KLM 1499) f/t Amsterdam(2115/2240).EXECUTIVE JETS:- Legacy EC-KHT(Flying Olive 651) from Manston(1058) to Malaga(1204). Citation2 G-VUEA(Flyvue 482A/483) from Manchester(1131) to Northolt(1837). Our first Ukrainian registeredbizjet visited at lunchtime Citationjet 2 UR-DWH of Aero-Charter Airlines, which arrived from Luton at1227 for an overnight stay before routing to Venice at 1411 on 6/2.

AIRLINE NEWSNew flights took off from Robin Hood Airport to Dublin yesterday, 29/03. The operation, a franchiseagreement between Ireland’s regional airline, Aer Arann and Irish national carrier Aer Lingus, titled‘Aer Lingus Regional’, offers the added bonus of onward transatlantic connections to New York andBoston from Dublin. Mike Morton, Airport Director at Robin Hood Airport said: ‘We were delighted towelcome passengers from Dublin to Doncaster once again and celebrate our first outboundpassengers heading to Dublin and onwards. The fact that this new route opens up transatlanticconnections to our passengers is a huge step forward for us.’ The Aer Lingus connection means thatpassengers travelling to the states will be able to travel on one through ticket. They’ll be able to droptheir baggage in Doncaster without having to check it in again at Dublin for their onward connection,and importantly clear US customs in Dublin ahead of arriving in New York and Boston.’

Aer Arran ATR.72 EI-REM departing Doncaster on the innaugeral flight to Dublin(Clive Featherstone)

Emirates is set to add another Airbus A380 to its Dubai - Heathrow route from July 1. In addition tothe daily EK001 from Dubai (EK002 from Heathrow), an A380 will also be deployed on EK003 andEK004. The airline first brought the double-decker plane, equipped with an onboard lounge andshower spas, to Heathrow in December 2008. The London airport was one of the key airports thecarrier had in mind when the A380 was ordered, Salem Obaidalla, Emirates’ Senior Vice-President ofCommercial Operations for Europe, said in a statement, adding: ‘The new deployment allows morepassengers travelling to and from London to experience this remarkable aircraft.’

Emirates is now operating eight A380s.In addition to Heathrow, the airline flies to Toronto, Paris,Jeddah, Bangkok, Seoul, Sydney and Auckland. It operates 98 non-stop flights weekly to the UK. Aswell as five flights a day to Heathrow, it operates daily services to Newcastle and Glasgow, a doubledaily to Manchester and Birmingham and three flights a day to Gatwick.

The world’s biggest passenger plane – the A380 - is to fly into Manchester Airport every day from theautumn.Emirates Airline has announced that Manchester will become the first regional airport in the worldto land the A380 – a double-decker aircraft that seats 517 passengers.Airport bosses have fought off competition from around the world to win the service.The superjumbo will leave Manchester for daily flights to Dubai and onward destinations fromSeptember.The move was hailed by bosses as historic with the airport revealing that it has spentalmost £10m on upgrading the airfield and terminal to accommodate the huge aircraft.The iconic jet is already an eye-catching fixture at many of the biggest international airports – suchas Paris, Sydney and London Heathrow – but it will be the first time the plane has been based at aregional airport. Emirates Airline president Tim Clark said: “Manchester has been one of the strongest

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GENERAL AVIATION:- King Air 200 G-SYGB(Synergie 364) returned from Belfast at 1106 beforeheading home to Fairoaks at 1257.6/2 SaturdaySCHEDULES:- Flybe:- Based G-JECU, Gatwick x1, plus 730/1 t/f Belfast City. G-JECZ(171/7VT).Jet2:- G-LSAI(286) from Geneva, divert to Manchester). G-CELC(102P) from Teesside(0910)KLM:- PH-KZS(1545/6), PH-KZL(1549/50, 69W/64K, n/s).Manx2:- D-ILKA(36L/37L), divert to Blackpool.Pakistan International:- A.310 AP-BEC(775/6) f/t Islamabad(1829/2037).Ryanair:- EI-DCV(1A/9G). EI-EBX(92J7/9079).IT FLIGHTS:- 737/800 OE-LNR(Austrian 37TF/38TF) f/t Innsbruck(0914/1152). 737/800 G-FDZS(Thomson 9GW) from Chambery, divert to Manchester.7/2 SundaySCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:- 486L/487M, cancelled, aircraft u/s.bmi:- Based G-RJXJ, Brussels x1Eastern:- SAAB 2000 G-CDEA(33X/34X).Flybe:- Based G-JECU, Gatwick x2. G-JECF(733/4). G-FLBC(175/6). G-JEDT(643/643A), G-JEDR(644L/644).Jet2:- G-LSAB(10W) from Manchester(0818).KLM:- PH-KZL(1545/6), PH-KZE(1549/50), PH-KZC(69W/64K, n/s)Manx2:- Jetstream 32 G-OAKI(Vannin 328/329)Ryanair:- EI-DLK(1A/9G, 156/157). EI-DYO(9396/9397).EXECUTIVE JETS:- Legacy G-HUBY(Lonex 13HU) from Taba, Egypt(1500) to Farnborough(1555).GENERAL AVIATION:- PC-12 G-DAKI from Annecy(1104) to Bournemouth(1205),8/2 MondaySCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:- G-WOWE(482L/483M, 486L/487M)bmi:- Based G-RJXJ. G-RJXG(1VX/1XV,3VX/3XV). G-RJXK(1404/1403,1410/1409).Eastern:- G-MAJI(80D/81D,86D/87D). G-MAJC(29Q/19Q,99Q/59Q).Flybe:- Based G-JECU. G-ECOA(729/30), G-JEDW(731/2). G-JECZ(171/7VT), G-FBEB(173/4). G-JEDR(643/4).Jet2:- G-LSAE(210P) from Lyon(2055).KLM:- PH-KZA(1545/6), PH-WXC(1549/50), PH-KZN(69W/64K, n/s).Manx2:- Jetstream 32 G-OAKI(Vannin 322/3), Dornier 228 D-IFLM(Kiel Air 38L/39L).Pakistan International:- A.310 AP-BEB(775/6) f/t Islamabad(2120/2323).Ryanair:- EI-EKE(1A/9G), EI-DLK(156/157).EXECUTIVE JETS:- Hawker 400XP N719EL from East Midlands(0813) to Heathrow(0832). Making itsfirst visit today was Falcon 7X G-SRDG, operated by Triair(Bermuda) Ltd, from Farnborough(1652),n/s. This aircraft was joined on Multiflight/East at 2206 by another debutant, IAI Galaxy N135FTowned by New Albertsons Inc of Eden Prairie, Minnesota which arrived from Keflavic.GENERAL AVIATION:- MD.902 G-SASH(Helimed 99) moved to Sheffield(0753) with G-CEMS(Helimed98) arriving from Sheffield(1012) to take up residence here. Jet Ranger G-OAMG(Pipeline 02) fromTeesside(1711), n/s to Newcastle(0833). King Air 200 D-IDRF(Ambulance 094) f/t Baden-Baden(2125/2335).MILITARY:- King Air 200 G-RAFO(Cranwell 61), ILS and overshoot x2(1347/1400).

Pictured by Martyn Gill on 9/2, IAI Galaxy N135FT was on its first visit to LBIA

Some of the world’s leading airlines have dealt a body blow for the Mayor of London’s plans toreplace Heathrow with a new airport in the Thames Estuary. The proposed £40bn six-runway airportwould be built on reclaimed land and has been dubbed ‘Boris Island’. It would end the need forHeathrow’s planned third-runway and flights over south-west London, with the airport’s eventualclosure. However, the Board of Airline Representatives - which makes up 90 percent of Heathrow’sairlines - said there are insurmountable safety risks concerning the estuary’s bird colonies, whichwould lead to aircraft strikes like the one that caused the plane to ditch in the Hudson River in NewYork last year. British Airway’s chief executive, Willie Walsh, also said that a survey commissionedby Medway Council suggests closing Heathrow would produce a ‘vast wasteland west of London’.The survey’s findings will be presented to deputy Mayor, Kit Malthouse, this week.

Edinburgh Airport secured sixth place in the rankings of the UK’s busiest airports last year, theScotsman reports. Now the hub is targeting a place in the top five after a major expansion by Ryanairhelped the airport soar past Birmingham and move up a place. A spokesman for the airport said it wasclosing in on fifth placed Luton and on course to overtake it within months. Civil Aviation Authorityfigures show Edinburgh was the only airport in the top ten to gain passengers in the 12 months toFebruary – up by 1.6 per cent to 9.02 million. Birmingham shrank by 5.4 per cent to 9.01m, while Lutonwas down by 8.6 per cent to 9.08m. Glasgow total tumbled by 10.6 per cent to 7.14m, placing iteighth.

Manchester Airport will double the number of flights it handles and become as busy as Heathrowis today by 2050, the Evening News reports that a Government report has predicted. According to anofficial forecast, there will be 449,000 take offs and landings at Manchester by 2050 – up from213,000 in 2005, meaning a flight taking off or landing on average every 70 seconds.

The Department for Transport put forward the predictions as part of efforts to determine Britain’scarbon dioxide emissions. The forecast was published in a report to the Committee on ClimateChange, and has been described as ‘shocking’ by opponents of the airport’s expansion. Campaignerswarned that the surge in air traffic would lead to another terminal being built at Manchester Airport,although an airport spokesman denied this claim. The report predicts that Manchester will bethe fastest growing of the four biggest airports in Britain and will overtake Gatwick to become thesecond busiest. By 2050, it is predicted to handle as many flights as Heathrow does now. However,Heathrow is also forecast to expand, albeit at a slower rate than Manchester, and will still be thecountry’s busiest airport, with just over 700,000 flights.

Peel Group, the property and transport infrastructure investor, is in talks to sell a majority stake in itsairports division that could help fund an £800 million bid, announced on Friday, for Forth Ports, one ofBritain’s biggest port operators, the Mail reports. The private company controlled by John Whittaker isreported to be in talks with Canada’s Vancouver Airport Services (VAS) to sell Peel Airports. Thesecomprise Liverpool John Lennon, Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield, Durham Tees Valley and CityAirport Manchester.

A sale of the division could raise up to £200 million, and Peel was reported to be in talks with theCanadian company last month over a minority investment in its airports arm. A Peel spokesmandeclined to comment on talks, but confirmed the firm would like to sell part of its loss-making airportarm. VAS operates 18 airports around the world, handling 30 million passengers a year. The company,which also declined to comment on the talks, specialises in turning round failing airports

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9/2 TuesdayEXECUTIVE JETS:- Premier 1 D-IATT(Vitus 730) f/t Dusseldorf(0802/1536). Hawker 750XP CS-DUH(Fraction 8BH) from Bern(1300) to Cork(1346), making its first visit. Falcon 2000EX CS-DLD(Fraction 2AC/971N) from Cludad/Real(1413) to Heathrow(1521). Following its night stop Falcon7X G-SRDG departed at 1757, enroute to Hewanorra International, St. Lucia.GENERAL AVIATION:- Cessna FA.150K G-FMSG from Full Sutton(1555), n/s.MILITARY:- BAe.125 CC2 ZD621(Ascot 1795) from Brize Norton(1113) to Northolt(1134).10/2 WednesdaySCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:- G-WOWE(482L/483M), G-WOWA(486L/487M).bmi:- Based G-RJXJ. G-RJXG(1VX/1XV, 3VX/3XV). G-RJXB(1404/1403), G-RJXK(1410/1409).Eastern:- G-MAJC(80D/81D, 86D/87D). G-MAJI(29Q/19Q).Flybe:- Based G-JECU, Gatwick x3. G-ECOA(729/30), G-JEDN(731/2). G-ECOI(171/7VT, 173/4, 175/6)Jet2:- G-CELD(196) from Prague, diverted into Dusseldorf with a medical emergency, arriving heresome two hours late.KLM:- PH-KZB(1545/6), PH-KZN(1549/50), PH-KZR(69W/64K, n/s)Manx2:- No flights.Pakistan International:- A.310 AP-BEB(775/6) f/t Islamabad(1840/2116).Ryanair;- EI-EKA(1A/9G), EI-DCP(156/157). EI-DAF(9396/7).IT FLIGHTS:- A.320 G-FTDF(Kestrel 46TB) from Cardiff(1816).EXECUTIVE JETS:- Citation 2 G-FIRM(Marshall 11A/B) f/t Cambridge(0934/1609). Having arrived on8/2, Galaxy N135FT departed to Munich at 1243. Citation XL G-CGMF(ex. LN-SUX) arrived fromDoncaster at 1718 and is a new resident for operation by Multiflight.GENERAL AVIATION:- PA-34 Seneca(Ravenair 34T) arrived from Liverpool(0841), carried out a localsortie as “Exam 02”(1128/1213) and then returned home to Liverpool(1424). PC-12 M-OLTT, operatedby One Luxury Travel was f/t Elstree(1857/2159).MILITARY:- Two Tucanos carried out ILS and overshoots this morning, ZF485(LOP 40) at 1155closely followed by ZF144(LOP 25) at 1159. US Air Force C.21A(Lear Jet 35A) 84-0111(Jalop 55)from Mildenhall(1721), n/s.

Citation 2 G-FIRM, operated by Marshall’s of Cambridge is a regular visitor to LBIA(Martyn Gill)

11/2 ThursdaySCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:- G-WOWC(482L/483M, 486L/487M)bmi:- Based G-RJXJ. G-RJXG(1VX/1XV,3VX/3XV). G-RJXK(1404/1403,1410/1409).Eastern:- G-MAJC(80D/81D,86D/87D). G-MAJI(29Q/19Q), G-MAJJ(99Q/59Q).Flybe:- Based G-JECU, Gatwick x3. G-ECOA(729/30), G-JEDR(731/2, 733/4). G-JECX(171/7VT, 173/4, 175/6). G-ECOP(643/4).KLM:- PH-KZK(1545/6, 1549/50), PH-JCH(64K/69W, n/s).Manx2:- Dornier 228 D-CMNX(Kiel Air 32L/33L, 38L/39L).Ryanair:- EI-DLK(1A/9G), EI-EFN(156/157). EI-EBX(92J7/9079)

Relevant Airliner Changes

KLM Fokker 100 PH-OFL has not been returned to the lessor after all (see last month) , but wasferried back from Woensdrecht to Amsterdam on 19/2 following a spot of maintenance & is to bereturned to service. Other Fk100s that are due to remain in service for this summer at least are PH-OFM , PH-OFN, PH-OFO & PH-OFP.

Ryanair Boeing 737 update below.

EI-EKJ arrived at Dublin on delivery 13/2EI-EKL arrived at Dublin on delivery 18/2EI-EKM arrived at Dublin on delivery 19/2EI-EKO made its first flight 18/2

EI-EKP on the Renton flightline 16/2. made its first flight 21/2EI-EKR on the Renton flightline 17/2. made its first flight 23/2EI-EKS on the Renton flightline 18/2. made its first flight 24/2EI-EKT was rolled out 22/2 & was on the flightline 23/2.

Thomas Cook Airbus A320 G-GTDL reportedly operated its last revenue service on 9/2 as TCX94DYfrom Malta to Manchester. It will, however, now be retained for the summer season as a standbyaircraft & will operate regular services on Mondays from Manchester, being used as cover for therest of the time. G-BYTH left Paphos on 14/2 on its last revenue service as TCX347L though didn’tactually arrive at Manchester until the early hours of 15/2. It is expected to be returned to Orix nextmonth.

AIRPORT NEWS

UK airports suffered their biggest decline in passenger numbers since records began at the end ofWWII last year. They handled 216.8m passengers, down 7.4% fewer than in 2008, the Civil AviationAuthority (CAA) said. The recession in 2008 and 2009 was also the first time that passengernumbers had fallen for two successive years. In 2008 passenger numbers fell for the first time in 17years, with an overall decline of 1.9%. CAA economic regulation director Harry Bush predicted thatthe numbers would ‘rebound’, but the pace of recovery was uncertain. He said the large declinehighlighted the ‘enormous impact the recession has had on the aviation industry. Passenger numbersare now back to the level they were six years ago. Although they will certainly rebound, the pace ofrecovery is uncertain and it could be a number of years before they reach their peak level again.’

Charter airline passenger numbers saw the biggest drop - a fall of 17% - while UK domestic flighttraffic was down by 8% and scheduled airline traffic fell 6%. Much of the overall passenger decreasecame in the first part of 2009, with numbers down 12.5% in the January-March quarter. The declinein the final three months of last year was only 3.8% compared with 2008.

The decline at five airports in the London area airports - Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton andLondon City - was 4.9% overall. The largest declines were at London City (14.2%), Stansted (10.7%)and Luton (10.4%). Heathrow had the smallest decline, just 1.5% down on 2008. Gatwick handled32m passengers - a 5.3% fall on 2008. At airports outside London the traffic last year fell by 10.7%to 88m. Manchester, the largest regional airport, saw passenger numbers plunge by 11.5%, while atBirmingham they dropped by 5%. During 2009, UK air transport movements - landings and take-offsof commercial

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IT FLIGHTS:- A.320 G-FTDF(Kestrel 92TH) to Arrecife(1019), A.320 G-OMYA(Kestrel 67JZ) fromArrecife(2345).EXECUTIVE JETS:- Citationjet 2 G-EDCL(Saltyre 86) from Luton(1142) to Edinburgh(1208).GENERAL AVIATION:- King Air 200 G-PCOP(Gama 576) from Glasgow(0815), n/s to Groningen(0738).MILITARY:- US Air Force C-12A(King Air 200) 84-0162(Duke 50) from Stuttgart(1159) toWiesbaden(1250). King Air 200 ZK453(Cranwell 68), ILS and overshoot(1206).12/2 FridaySCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:-G-WOWA(482L/483M), G-WOWC(486L/487M)bmi:- Based G-RJXJ. G-RJXG(1VX/1XV,3VX/3XV). G-RJXK(1404/1403,1410/1409).Eastern:- G-MAJL(80D/81D. 86D/87D). G-MAJA(29Q/19Q), G-MAJC(99Q/59Q).Flybe:- Based G-JECU, Gatwick x3. G-ECOA(729/30), G-JEDN(731/2, 733/4). G-JECE(173/4, 175/6).G-ECOP(643/4).Jet2:- Current LBIA fleet:- G-LSAB/D/E/G. G-CELB/C/D/E/G/H/I. G-LSAB(223) swapped in Tenerifewith G-LSAJ(224). G-LSAG(107P) to Dublin(0724).KLM:- PH-WXD(1545/6), PH-KZN(1549/50), PH-KZS(69W/64K).Manx2:- Dornier 228 D-CMNX(Kiel Air 34L/35L), let 410 OK-TCA(Eurovan 327/328)Ryanair:- EI-DCP(1A/9G), EI-DCW(156/157). EI-DPI(9396/7).IT FLIGHTS:- A.320 G-OMYA(Kestrel 56ZG/85RX) t/f Tenerife(1145/2159).CHARTER:- Air Southwest Dach-8 G-WOWA(Swallow 9029/490), from Plymouth(1337) toNewquay(1410) football charter.EXECUTIVE JETS:- Hawker 400XP N719EL from Heathrow(1144) to East Midlands(1154). Norwegianvisitors are quite rare these days so it was nice to see Citationjet LN-RYG of European Flight ServiceAB making its first visit when it arrived from Nice at 1343 for an overnight stay. Challenger 300 M-NEWT(Bizjet 1WT) from Luton(1512) to Faro(1636). A second debutant today was Lear Jet 35AN44EV of Maritime Sales and Leasing Inc. which was operating an Ambulance flight. It had routedfrom San Juan, Puerto Rico and was flight-planned via Gander direct to LBIA, however due headwindshad to drop into Prestwick for fuel, arriving here at 1643 and night stopping. It departed to Bordeauxat 1700 on 13/2. Planned in this morning at 0015 was Gulfstream 5 N531QS, brining Lady Gaga for thebeginning of her UK Tour, however due to lack of immigration the aircraft diverted to Manchester.GENERAL AVIATION:- DA-42 G-DJET(White Knight 02) from Teesside(0928) to Prestwick(1002),return 1745/1818.

A debutant at LBIA on 14/2 while operating an Ambulance flight from Puerto Rico, Lear Jet 35A N44EV

13/2 SaturdaySCHEDULES:- Flybe:- Based G-JECU, Gatwick x1, plus ‘730 to Belfast City. G-JEDN(731) fromBelfast City, n/s. G-JECH(171/7VT).Jet2:- G-LSAH(031E) from Lasham(1239).KLM:- PH-KZW(1545/6), PH-KZT(1549/50), PH-KZW(69W/64K, n/s).Manx2:- LET 410 OK-TCA(Eurovan 326/327).Pakistan International:- A.310 AP-BEQ(775/6) f/t Islamabad(1821/2034).Ryanair:- EI-DLK(1A/9G). EI-DWJ(92J7/9079).

by DAVIDCOMMERCIAL WOOLERAVIATIONNEWS

PHOTO MARTYN GILL

LEEDS/BRADFORD NEWS

Just as we close for press the British Airways Cabin Crew has started. Jet2 have dispatched 7aircraft to operate B.A. flights over the 1st weekend of the strike, 5 Boeing 737’s and 2 Boeing 757’s.Much to my amusement one of the 737’s was Lima Bravo, “Jet2 Yorkshire”. Anybody who has seenthe You Tube Yorkshire Airlines clip, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4sZSWtTg54 will knowwhat any London Locals will be thinking when they board this

A new base for police officers has been opened at Leeds Bradford Airport. Police now has adedicated office on the site, which has been provided rent free by the airport. Previously the team,which consists of an inspector, a sergeant, eight police constables, and three police communitysupport officers, reported for duty each day at Otley police station and had to travel to the airport tocarry out its duties. Officers will now be on site from first thing in the morning to late at night at theiroffice at Unit 7, Wharfedale Walk, off White House Lane. The accommodation has been fitted out withcomputers linked to the police network and includes locker facilities and a public waiting area.

Inspector Adrian Barnes, who heads the Airport NPT, said: ‘The opening of this new office is amassive step forward in the policing of the airport, which will bring significant benefits to passengers,staff, businesses and local residents and also brings us in line with other regional airports that havean on-site police presence.’ ‘It means officers will be more accessible and visible at the airport. Theteam is also much better positioned to provide reassurance and support to people using the airport aswell as providing a visible deterrent against crime and anti-social behaviour. It also gives us thefacility to hold regular weekly surgeries where anyone living or working in the area of the airport cancome along to the office and discuss any issues they have with us.’ Public surgeries will be held atthe office every Friday between 12:00 and 14:00.

Balkan Holidays has announced a new route from Leeds Bradford Airport to Sofia in Bulgaria forthe winter 2010/2011 season, targeting the expanding Yorkshire ski market. Winter 2011 skipackages to Bulgaria from Leeds Bradford are already on sale, with prices starting from £222 forseven nights.

The tour operator currently operates summer charter flights to the resorts of Bourgas and Varnain Bulgaria from Leeds Bradford. The addition of this new winter route means Balkan Holidays willbe offering services from the airport throughout the year.

Tony Hallwood, Leeds Bradford Airport commercial director, added: ‘This is great news for skiers.As a non-Euro destination Bulgaria is particularly attractive, offering excellent value for money.’

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IT FLIGHTS:- A.320 G-OMYA(Kestrel 59TR/32WZ), t/f Fuerteventura(0912/1826), “Kestrel 279F” toCardiff(1923). 737/800 OE-LNR(Austrian 37TF/38TF) f/t Innsbruck(0906/1149). 737/800 G-FDZS(Thomson 9GW/2PE) f/t Chambery(1442/1641).CHARTERS:- Boeing 767/300 G-DBLA(Thomson 175/184) from Bridgetown, Barbados(0510), inboundwith P&O Cruise passengers. The aircraft then positioned to Birmingham at 0710. Dash-8 G-WOWC(Swallow 491/9033), from Newquay(1918) to Plymouth(1953), return football charter.EXECUTIVE JETS:- Citation XLS CS-DXX(Fraction 768P/978R) from Brussels(1714), n/s toAnnecy(1035) .14/2 SundaySCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:- G-WOWD(488L/489M).bmi:- Based G-RJXJ, Brussels x1Eastern:- SAAB 2000 G-CDEA(33X/34X).Flybe:- Based G-JEDN, Gatwick x2. G-JECO(731/2, 733/4). G-JECE(175/6). G-ECOP(643/644).Jet2:- G-LSAB(Kestrel 287P) to Manchester(0747) on sub-charter to Thomas Cook, return fromToulouse(1415) as “Kestrel 288P*. G-LSAG(110P) from Dublin(1843). G-LSAJ(032E) to Lasham(1330).G-CGET(130P) from Dublin(1407).KLM:- PH-KZA(1545/6), PH-KZT(1549/50, 69W/64K, n/s)Manx2:- LET 410 OK-TCA(Eurovan 327/328)Ryanair:- EI-EKI(1A/9G), EI-DHP(156/157). EI-DLN(9396/9397).EXECUTIVE JETS:- Hawker 400XP N719EL from East Midlands(0839) to Gamston(0900).15/2 MondaySCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:- G-WOWB(482L/483M), G-WOWA(486L/487M).bmi:- Based G-RJXJ. G-RJXG(1VX/1XV,3VX/3XV). G-RJXK(1404/1403,1410/1409).Eastern:- G-MAJH(80D/81D,86D/87D). G-CDEA(29Q/31X to Bristol, 32X from Bristol/19Q), G-MAJC(99Q/59Q).Flybe:- Based G-JEDN, Gatwick x3. G-ECOH(729/30), G-JECU(731/2, 733/4). G-JECE(171/7VT), G-JEDT(175/6). G-JECO(643/4).KLM:- PH-KZA(1545/6), PH-JCH(1549/50), PH-WXD(69W, burst tyre on landing. Towed into “Alpha2” taxiway and remained there until mid-morning on 16/2, n/s).Manx2:- Dornier 228 D-IFLM(Kiel Air 32L/33L) 38L/39L canx.Pakistan International:- A.310 AP-BEC(775/6) f/t Islamabad(1908/2131).Ryanair:- EI-EFH(1A/9G), EI-DAN(156/157).16/2 TuesdaySCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:- G-WOWE(482L/483M), G-WOWB(486L/487M)bmi:- Based G-RJXJ. G-RJXG(1VX/1XV, 3VX,3XV). G-RJXK(1404/1403), G-RJXB(1410/1409).Eastern:- G-MAJL(80D/81D, 86D/87D). G-MAJA(29Q/19Q), G-MAJT(99Q/59Q).Flybe:- Based G-JEDN, Gatwick X2. G-FLBB(729/30), G-JECU(731/2). G-JECX(171/7VT, 173/4, 175/6). G-JECL(643/4).KLM:- PH-JCT(1545/6), PH-KZC(1549/50), PH-KZT(69W/64K, n/s). PH-KZT(69W) departed toAmsterdam at 2052, following yesterday’s incident.Manx2:- Dornier 228 D-IFLM(Kiel Air 32L/33L, 38L/39L).Ryanair:- EI-DAN(1A/9G), EI-DAT156/157). EI-DCZ(92J7/9079).EXECUTIVE JETS:- Lear Jet 35A D-CFAX(Red Angel 0067) operated an inbound ambulance flightfrom Timinoun, Algeria at 0918 and night stopped. EMB.135BJ Legacy EC-KHT(DNC 621) fromMalaga(1222) to Stansted(1259).GENERAL AVIATION:- PA-34 Seneca PH-CDL f/t Groningen(1103/1600).MILITARY:- King Air 200 ZK452(Cranwell 81), ILS and overshoot(1528).17/2 WednesdaySCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:- G-WOWE(482L canx), G-WOWD(486L/487M).bmi:- Based G-RJXJ. 1VX/1XV canx, G-RJXG(3VX/3XV). 1404/1403 canx. G-RJXK(1410/1409).Eastern:- G-MAJL(80D, routed direct to Southampton). G-MAJE(86D/87D). 29Q/19Q canx. G-MAJB(99Q/59Q).Flybe:- Based G-JEDN, Gatwick x3. 729/30 canx, G-ECOM(731/2, 733/4). 171/7VT canx. G-FBED(173/4, 175/6).Jet2:- G-CELP(323) swapped in Belfast with G-CELX(324).KLM:- PH-KZB(1545, divert to Humberside), PH-KZN(1549/50), PH-KZI(69W/64K, n/s)

British Airports TOP 20

Airport 2009 2008 % Change1st HEATHROW 66,036,957 67,054,745 -1.522nd GATWICK 32,392,520 34,205,887 -5.303rd STANSTED 19,957,077 22,360,364 -10.754th MANCHESTER 18,724,889 21,218,995 -11.755th LUTON 9,120,546 10,180,734 -10.416th BIRMINGHAM 9,102,899 9,627,589 -5.457th EDINBURGH 9,049,355 9,006,702 0.478th GLASGOW 7,225,021 8,178,891 -11.669th BRISTOL 5,642,921 6,267,114 -9.9610th LIVERPOOL 4,884,494 5,334,152 -8.4311th EAST MIDLANDS 4,658,151 5,620,673 -17.1212th NEWCASTLE 4,587,883 5,039,993 -8.9713th BELFAST INTERNATIONAL 4,546,475 5,262,354 -13.6014th ABERDEEN 2,984,445 3,290,920 -9.3115th LONDON CITY 2,796,890 3,260,236 -14.2116th BELFAST CITY (GEORGE BEST) 2,621,763 2,570,742 1.9817th LEEDS BRADFORD 2,574,426 2,873,321 -10.4016th PRESTWICK 1,817,727 2,415,755 -24.7619th SOUTHAMPTON 1,789,901 1,945,993 -8.0220th CARDIFF WALES 1,631,236 1,994,892 -18.23

Average -9.87

Interesting facts

In 2009 LBIA was the 17th busiest airport in the UK with 2,552,597 passengers, an increase of only7.8% since 2004.Five years ago LBIA was the 15th busiest airport. We have been overtaken by London City andBelfast City.In 2009 Charter Passengers were 11.2% of the total passengers. In 2008 it was 10%.Aircraft Movements dropped 12.8% compared to 2008 and was the lowest figure in the last 10 yearsThere was a reduction in passenger movements of 13.5% in 2009 compared to 2008. The figure for2009 was 32531.

There were 73 diversions (106 in 2008) away from LBIA. Manchester received 31 followed byDoncaster (21), Durham Tees Valley (9), Others (12). LBIA also received 25 diverts (32 in 2008) fromother airports. Six Airports had more diversions away than LBIA. London City, Stansted, Gatwick,Manchester, Luton and Bristol.There were 454,093 (77.8%) Domestic and 2,098,479 (82.2%) International Passengers. The domesticpassengers reduced by 21% compared to 2008 and International reduced by 8%In 2009 there were flights to 65 different international destinations, compared to 71 in 2008. Amsterdamwas the most popular followed by Alicante, Dublin, Malaga, Palma and Paris.

In 2008 there were 15 different domestic destinations, with the most popular being Belfast Internationalfollowed by Southampton, Belfast City, Gatwick and BristolThe freight figure for 2009 was 259 Tonnes, the best for many years.

Alan Sinfield Reference : CAA Statistics Website

LEEDS/BRADFORDANNUAL STATISTICS

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Manx2:- Dornier 228 D-CMNX(34L, divert to Blackpool)Pakistan International:- Making its first visit, A.310 AP-BGN(775/6) f/t Islamabad(1856/2149).Ryanair;- EI-EFO(1A, divert to Liverpool)), EI-EFP(156/157). EI-DWH(9396/7).IT FLIGHTS:- A.320 G-OMYA(Kestrel 46TB) from Cardiff(1822).EXECUTIVE JETS:- Following its overnight stay, Lear Jet 35A D-CFAX(Red Angel 0067) departed at1208 heading home to Nuremburg.GENERAL AVIATION:- A first time visitor today was Pilatus PC-12 M-JJTL, operated by Lanca Uggla,which was from Fairoaks(1727), n/s to Sion(0814)

PIA Airbus A.310 AP-BGN was on its first visit when pictured on a busy night-time apron, 17/2

18/2 ThursdaySCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:- G-WOWA(482L/483M), G-WOWE(486L/487M)bmi:- Based G-RJXJ. G-RJXG(1VX/1XV,3VX/3XV). G-RJXK(1404/1403,1410/1409).Eastern:- G-MAJE(80D/81D,86D/87D). G-MAJB(29Q/19Q, 99Q/59Q).Flybe:- Based G-JEDN, Gatwick x3. G-ECOM(729/30), G-FLBB(731/2, 733/4). G-JECX(171/7VT), G-JECE(173/4, 175/6). G-JECM(643/4).KLM:- PH-KZW(1545/6), PH-KZU(1549/50), PH-KZD(64K/69W, n/s).Manx2:- Dornier 228 D-CMNX(Kiel Air 32L canx due fog), Jetstream 32 G-OAKI(Vannin 328/329).Ryanair:- EI-DWZ(1A/9G), EI-DPT(156/157). EI-DCZ(92J7/9079)IT FLIGHTS:- A.320 G-OMYA(Kestrel 92TH/67JZ) t/f Arrecife(1022/2218).EXECUTIVE JETS:- Having arrived on 12/2, Citationjet LN-RYG finally departed today heading toGeneva at 1408.19/2 FridaySCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:-G-WOWA(482L/483M, 486L/487M)bmi:- Based G-RJXJ. G-RJXG(1VX/1XV,3VX/3XV). G-RJXK(1404/1403,1410/1409).Eastern:- G-MAJH(80D/81D), G-MAJD(86D/87D). G-MAJT(29Q/19Q), G-MAJC(99Q/59Q).Flybe:- Based G-JEDN, Gatwick x3. G-ECOM(729/30), G-JECU(731/2, 733/4). G-JECX(173/4, 175/6).G-FBEF(643/4).Jet2:- G-LSAG(Kestrel 569P) positioned to Manchester(1201) on sub-charter to Thomas Cook. G-LSAH(115P) from Gatwick(1621). G-CELX(323) swapped in Belfast with G-CELP(324), G-CELP thenpositioned to Stansted(2003) as ‘072P.KLM:- PH-KZD(1545/6), PH-KZG(1549/50), PH-KZT(69W/64K).Manx2:- Dornier 228 D-IFLM(Kiel Air 34L/35L), G-OAKI(Vannin 328/329).Ryanair:- EI-DYO(1A/9G), EI-DYW(156/157). EI-DCI(9396/7).IT FLIGHTS:- A.320 G-OMYA(Kestrel 56ZG/85RX) t/f Tenerife(1209/2141).CHARTER:- Boeing 767/300 G-OBYI(Thomson 198F/198) positioned from Birmingham(0958) to operatean outbound P&O Cruise flight to Bridgetown, Barbados(1239).DIVERSIONS:- from Manchester due fog.G-EMBN Embraer 145(Midland 1366/9151) f/t Aberdeen(0835/1044).

Dec-08 Dec-09 % This month % +/-Movements Scheduled 1,994 1,840 65.76% -7.72%Charter 81 70 2.50% -13.58%Private/Misc 1,204 888 31.74% -26.25%Total 3,279 2,798 -14.67% Passengers Scheduled 120,898 113,720 92.06% -5.94%Charter 7,284 7,930 6.42% 8.87%Transit 1,372 1,882 1.52% 37.17%TOTAL 129,554 123,532 -4.65% International 93,912 91,795 75.46% -2.25%Domestic 34,270 29,855 24.54% -12.88% MOVING ANNUAL TOTAL 2,860,447 2,552,597 -10.76%

Overall December was a better month from a passenger numbers perspective. Movements shownow sign of improvement at all. The reduction over December 2008 was 4.65%, but internationalpassengers were down only 2.25%, from a year before. The moving annual total is -10.76%,which is the 3rd consecutive month that it has improved i.e. not got any worse!

In December the international routes with an increase were Islamabad (62%), Arrecife (38%),Tenerife (27%), Barcelona (19%), + Innsbruck, Alicante, Dublin and Dusseldorf. The worst wereEnontekio (Lapland?), Las Palmas, Geneva, Chambery, Salzburg and Prague. Seven routes didn’toperate this year (Gander, Copenhagen, Kittila, Hanover, Jeddah, Miami and New York), but theseall had low numbers and only one was really a scheduled Service (Copenhagen). There were twonew routes, which were Sharm-El-Sheikh and Fuerteventura.

On the domestic front, the statistics indicate that three passengers went to or from Liverpool. AnyIdeas?. The only new route, is of course the Gatwick flights, replacing the Heathrow flights.Newquay increased by 412% (1152 passengers), followed by Bristol (19%) and Belfast City(18%), all the others showed a decline ranging from -3% to -49%. The top 3 routes were BelfastInternational, Belfast City and Southampton.

The prolonged period of snow started in December, which resulted in 12 diversions way fromLBIA, However, we did gain 10 flights from other airports (Doncaster, Manchester andNewcastle).

Reference: CAA Statistics Website Produced by Alan Sinfield

LEEDS/BRADFORDINTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

STATISTICS DECEMBER 2010

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G-WOWB Dash-8-300(Swallow 302A/303A) f/t Plymouth/Bristol(0909/1141).EXECUTIVE JETS:- Making its first visit this morning was Citation Bravo G-JBLZ of 247 Jet Ltd, theowners of G-JBIS and G-JBIZ. The aircraft using call-sign “Cloudrunner 75” arrived from Nice at 0945bfore heading to Guernsey(1220).GENERAL AVIATION:- PA-34 Seneca G-RVRB(Ravenair 34T) f/t Liverpool(1059/1446) and whilehere carried out a local sortie as “Exam 02”(1254/1400). PA-28 Dakota G-BOKA from Fairoaks(1501),n/s. PA-34 Seneca G-HTRL(Air Med 075) from Jersey(1534) to Oxford(1737). Hughes 369E G-JIVEf/t Shelf(1613/1648) for refuel.20/2 SaturdaySCHEDULES:- Flybe:- Based G-JEDN, Gatwick x1. G-JECE(171/731, 730/7VT).Jet2:- G-LSAG(Kestrel 569F) from Manchester(0650) then to Glasgow(1737) as “Channex 101P”.G-CELO(031E) from Edinburgh(0620). G-CELI(285) swapped in Geneva with G-CELU(286).KLM:- PH-JCT(1545/6), PH-KZD(1549/50), PH-KZF(69W/64K, n/s).Manx2:- Dornier 228 D-CMNX(Kiel Air 36L/37L)..Pakistan International:- A.310 AP-BEG(775/6) f/t Islamabad(1859/2106).Ryanair:- EI-DYW(1A/9G). EI-DCZ(92J7/9079).IT FLIGHTS:- A.320 G-OMYA(Kestrel 59TR/32WZ), t/f Fuerteventura(0936/1846), “Kestrel 279F” toCardiff(2014). 737/800 OE-LNK(Austrian 37TF/38TF) f/t Innsbruck(0909/1207). 737/800 G-FDZB(Thomson 9GW/2PE) f/t Chambery(1444/1719).DIVERSIONS:- from Blackpool due fog.OK-ASA LET410(Eurovan 106/107) f/t Ronaldsway(1339/1526).G-CELJ Boeing 737/300(Channex 742/739) from Geneva(1123) to Alicante(1639).EXECUTIVE JETS:- Challenger 300 M-NEWT(Bizjet 1WT) form Sharm el Shiekh(1756), n/s.GENERAL AVIATION:- Hughes 369E G-RAPD from Shelf(1403), then a local flight(1627/1646) andoutbound to Haworth at 1718. Cessna 340A D-ICBB of Aerodata Surveys arrived from Antwerp at1631 on its first visit to LBIA. The aircraft departed at 1853 and was carrying out survey work overBradford until approximately 2230 before routing to Southend.

LET 410 OK-ASA has just recently rejoined to Manx 2 fleet and diverted in to LBIA on 20/2(Martyn Gill)

21/2 Sunday(Airport closed until 1300 due snow)SCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:- G-WOWA(488L/489M).bmi:- Based G-RJXJ, Brussels x1Eastern:- SAAB 2000 G-CFLV(33X/34X).Flybe:- Based G-JEDN, Gatwick x2. G-ECOA(731/2, 733/4). 175/6 canx. G-JECH(643/644).Jet2:- G-LSAG(102P) to Gatwick(2300). G-LSAH(175P) from Gatwick(2201).KLM:- 1545/6 canx. PH-OFO(1549/50), PH-OFN(69W/64K, n/s)Manx2:- Jetstream 32 G-OAKI(Vannin 330/331).Ryanair:- EI-EBE(1A/9G), EI-DHB(156/157). EI-DWG(9396/9397).DIVERSION:- from Newcastle due snow

1455). King Air 200 G-SASD(Gama 711) f/t Aberdeen(1755/1916). PA-31 Chieftain G-PZAZ(Air Med075) f/t Oxford(1911/1942).27/2 SaturdaySCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:- G-WOWA(428/429), f/t Plymouth(1857/2010).Flybe:- Based G-JEDN, Gatwick x1, then 730/1 t/f Belfast and 7VT to Southampton. G-JECT(171aircraft went u/s, n/s).KLM:- PH-KZV(1545/6), PH-JCH(1549/50), PH-KZM(69W/64K, n/s).Manx2:- Dornier 228 D-ILKA(Kiel Air 36L/37L)..Pakistan International:- A.310 AP-BEC(775/6) f/t Islamabad(1851/2124).Ryanair:- EI-DAD(1A/9G). EI-EBA(92J7/9079).IT FLIGHTS:- A.320 G-TCAD(Kestrel 59TR/32WZ), t/f Fuerteventura(0928/1913, “Kestrel 279F” toCardiff(2035). 737/800 OE-LNK(Austrian 37TF/38TF) f/t Innsbruck(0910/1126). 737/800 G-FDZS(Thomson 9GW/2PE) f/t Chambery(1448/1642, diverted to Lyon on outbound trip).GENERAL AVIATION:- PA-28RT Arrow G-SKYV f/t Ronaldsway(1016/1722).28/2 SundaySCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:- G-WOWD(488L/489M).bmi:- Based G-RJXJ, Brussels x1Eastern:- SAAB 2000 G-CFLV(33X/34X).Flybe:- Based G-JEDM(41D) positioned from Birmingham(1142), Gatwick x2. G-JECU(731/2, 733/4).G-JEDN(175/6). G-JECK(643/644).Jet2:- G-LSAE(217) swapped in Arrecife with G-LSAB(218). G-LSAH(149P) to Rome(1026), ‘150Pfrom Edinburgh(1955). G-CELF(031E) from Belgrade(1305) following major overhaul. G-CGET(110P)from Edinburgh(1911).KLM:- PH-KZN(1545/6, 1549/50), PH-WXD(69W/64K, n/s)Manx2:- Jetstream 32 G-OAKI(Vannin 330/331).Ryanair:- EI-DAJ(1A/9G, 156/157). EI-DAI(9396/9397).MILITARY:- Sea King XZ596(SRG 128) f/t Leconfield(1537/1610), for refuel.

Former Lauda Boeing 737/800 OE-LNR was a regular sight operating the Saturday Ski-flights to Innsbruck for Austrian Airways

Explorer G-CEMS iscurrently based at LBIAfor operation by theYorkshire Air Ambulanceis place of the usualG-SASH(Martyn Gill)

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G-CELY Boeing 737/300(Channex 536/536W) from Cork(1946) to Newcastle(2216).EXECUTIVE JETS:- Citation XLS CS-DXS(Fraction 593A/6WC) from Annecy(1359) to Aberdeen(1547).22/2 MondaySCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:- G-WOWA(482L/483M), G-WOWE(486L/487M).bmi:- Based G-RJXJ. G-EMBN(1VX/1XV,3VX/3XV). G-RJXK(1404/1403,1410/1409).Eastern:- G-MAJH(80D/81D,86D/87D). G-MAJC(29Q/19Q), G-MAJA(99Q/59Q).Flybe:- Based G-JEDN, Gatwick x3. G-ECOA(729/30), G-JECU(731/2, 733/4). G-JECY(171/7VT), G-JECK(173/4, 175/6). G-JECM(643/4).Jet2:- G-LSAD(031E) to Manchester(0945) for respray, however still in white fuselage scheme.KLM:- Embraer 190 PH-EZL(1545/6, First Visit), PH-KZS(1549/50), PH-KZU(69W/64K, n/s).Manx2:- Jetstream 32 G-OAKI(Vannin 322/323).Pakistan International:- A.310 AP-BEC(775/6) f/t Islamabad(1847/2128).Ryanair:- EI-EBE(1A/9G), EI-EBO(156/157).EXECUTIVE JETS:- Citationjet 3 F-HBPP, operated by Air Taxi/SAT and making its LBIA debut, f/tReims(1002/1839).GENERAL AVIATION:- PA-31 Chieftain G-UMMI(Poyston 01) from Belfast International(0748) toHaverfordwest(0829). Pilatus PC-12 M-ARTY of Creston UK Ltd, f/t Fairoaks(0946/1452). DauphinEI-GJL f/t York(1011/1147) for a refuel.MILITARY:- Tucano ZF169(LOP 41) ILS and overshoot(2116), followed at 2141 by ZF378(LOP 30),both f/t Linton.23/2 TuesdaySCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:- G-WOWD(482L/483M), G-WOWB(486L/487M)bmi:- Based G-RJXJ. G-EMBN(1VX/1XV, 3VX,3XV). G-RJXK(1404/1403, 1410/1409).Eastern:- G-MAJH(80D/81D), G-MAJV(86D/87D). G-MAJE(29Q/19Q), G-MAJZ(99Q/59Q).Flybe:- Based G-JEDN, Gatwick X2. G-ECOA(729/30), G-JECR(731/2, 733/4). G-ECOW(171/7VT,173/4, 175/6). G-JEDJ(643/4).Jet2:- G-CELG(105P) to Liverpool(1513).KLM:- PH-KZS(1545/6, 1549/50), PH-KZI(69W/64K, n/s).Manx2:- LET 410 OK-ASA(Eurovan 322/323). Dornier 228 D-ILKA(Kiel Air 38L/39L).Ryanair:- EI-DHJ(1A/9G), EI-DHB156/157). 92J7/9079 cancelled due French ATC strike.EXECUTIVE JETS:- Having arrived on 20/2 Challenger 300 M-NEWT(Bizjet 1WT/2WT) departed toNortholt at 0848 only to return at 1750 for another overnight stay and return to Northolt at 1117.Citation 2 G-VUEA(Flyvue 251) from Liverpool(0927) to Geneva(1505). Citation XL CS-DFR(Fraction6VL) from Luton(1145) to Farnborough(1334).GENERAL AVIATION:- Jet Ranger G-BXDS(Pipeline 03) from Sherburn(1604), n/s. Cheyenne 3 G-GMED(Air Med 073) from Verona(1634), inbound ambulance flight, to Oxford(1720).MILITARY:- Hercules C5 ZH885(Ascot 4588/4589) from Dusseldorf(0354) to Lyneham(0411). BAe.125CC2 ZD395(Kittyhawk 14R) from Lyneham(1034) to Edinburgh(1551), Princess Anne on a local visit.Grob Tutor G-BYXT(CFN 15) ILS and overshoot, f/t Church Fenton.24/2 Wednesday(FOG!)SCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:- G-WOWB(482L divert to Manchester), G-WOWC(486L, divert toManchester).bmi:- Based G-RJXJ am Brussels, then on evening 1616 divert to Manchester. 1VX/1XV canx, G-EMBN(3VX divert to Manchester). 1404/1403 canx. G-RJXF(1410, divert to Manchester).Eastern:- G-MAJH(81D and 87D, both divert direct to Teesside). 29Q/19Q canx. G-MAJA(99Q, divertto Teesside).Flybe:- Based G-JEDN, am Gatwick the pm on ‘6WH divert to Manchester. 729/30 canx, G-ECOA(731/2), 733/4 canx. 171/7VT canx. G-ECOK(173/4), 175/6 canx.Jet2:- G-CELB(196) from Prague, divert to Manchester. G-CELH(206) from Amsterdam, divert toDoncaster.KLM:- PH-KZV(1545, divert to Doncaster), PH-KZB(1549/50), PH-KZC(69W, divert to Manchester).Manx2:- Dornier 228 D-CMNX(34L, divert to Blackpool)Pakistan International:- A.310 AP-BEC(775, divert to Manchester).Ryanair;- EI-EFN(1A, divert to Liverpool)), EI-DCV(156/157). EI-EBL(9396/7).IT FLIGHTS:- A.320 G-TCAD(Kestrel 46TB) from Cardiff, divert to Manchester.

Norwegian Citationjet LN-RYG was parked on Multiflight/East apron from 12/2 until 18/2(Mike Storey)

25/2 Thursday(More FOG!)SCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:- G-WOWC(482L/483M), G-WOWA(486L/487M)bmi:- Based G-RJXJ(9141) positioned back from Manchester(1324), operated am flight then inevening diverted back to Manchester operating the ‘1616. G-EMBN(1VX/1XV,3VX/3XV). G-RJXK(1404/1403,1410/1409).Eastern:- G-MAJE(80D/81D diverted to Teesside, 86D/87D). 29Q/19Q canx. G-CFLU(99Q/19Q).Flybe:- Based G-JEDN operated morning outbound from Manchester then 2 pm flights, however onreturn from Gatwick on the ‘7EY again diverted to Manchester. G-ECOA(729/30), G-ECOH(731/2,733, diverted to Manchester). G-JEDK(171/7VT), G-JEDO(173/4, 175/6). G-JECK(643/4, diverted toManchester both North and Southbound with a de-icing boot fault). G-JECK(74LK/643B) routedBirmingham(2006) – Aberdeen(2102) to pick up passengers.Jet2:- G-LSAG(218) from Arrecife(divert to Doncaster). G-CELH(324) from Belfast and ‘316 fromParis, diverted to Doncaster while operating both flights. G-CGET(109P) to Edinburgh(0641).KLM:- PH-KZT(1545/6), PH-WXC(1549/50), PH-KZU(64K, divert to Doncaster).Manx2:- Dornier 228 D-CMNX(Kiel Air 33L/34L), D-ILKA(38L/39L).Ryanair:- EI-DLN(1A, divert to Liverpool), EI-EKK(156, divert to Liverpool). EI-DWS(92J7/9079, departedat 1220 on 28/2).26/2 FridaySCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:-G-WOWA(482L/483M), G-WOWB(486L/487M)bmi:- Based G-RJXJ(9151) positioned back from Manchester(0820), then operated Brussels x2. G-EMBN(1VX/1XV,3VX/3XV). G-RJXK(1404/1403,1410/1409).Eastern:- G-MAJJ(80D/81D, 86D/87D). G-MAJD(29Q/19Q), G-MAJB(99Q/59Q).Flybe:- Based G-JEDN(41W) positioned back from Manchester(0751) then Gatwick x3. G-ECOA(729/30), G-ECOH(731/2, 733/4). G-ECOW(171/7VT, 173/4, 175/6). G-FBEF(643/4).Jet2:- G-CELY(033E) from Stansted(1705).KLM:- PH-KZS(1545/6), PH-OFN(1549/50), PH-KZV(69W/64K).Manx2:- Dornier 228 D-ILKA(Kiel Air 34L/35L), D-CMNX(38L, lost part from nosewheel undercarriageon landing. Departed to Kiel at 1953 as Kiel Air 727P).Ryanair:- EI-DAJ(1A/9G), EI-DYH(156/157). EI-DYA(9396/7).IT FLIGHTS:- A.320 G-TCAD(Kestrel 67JZ) from Arrecife(0020), “Kestrel 56ZG/85RX” t/fTenerife(1202/2310).DIVERSION:- from Humberside due fogPH-WXC Fokker 70(KLM 1489/1490) f/t Humberside(1038/1247).EXECUTIVE JETS:- Challenger 300 M-NEWT(Bizjet 1WT) from Northolt(1603), n/s until 28/2, toAlicante(1437).GENERAL AVIATION:- After being stuck on the ground since 23/2 due to the inclement weather, JetRanger G-BXDS(Pipeline 02) finally managed to escape at 0836 enroute to Peterborough/Connington.Following long term maintenance Squirrel G-CCWK(Yorkair 02) carried out a short Air Test(1448/

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G-CELY Boeing 737/300(Channex 536/536W) from Cork(1946) to Newcastle(2216).EXECUTIVE JETS:- Citation XLS CS-DXS(Fraction 593A/6WC) from Annecy(1359) to Aberdeen(1547).22/2 MondaySCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:- G-WOWA(482L/483M), G-WOWE(486L/487M).bmi:- Based G-RJXJ. G-EMBN(1VX/1XV,3VX/3XV). G-RJXK(1404/1403,1410/1409).Eastern:- G-MAJH(80D/81D,86D/87D). G-MAJC(29Q/19Q), G-MAJA(99Q/59Q).Flybe:- Based G-JEDN, Gatwick x3. G-ECOA(729/30), G-JECU(731/2, 733/4). G-JECY(171/7VT), G-JECK(173/4, 175/6). G-JECM(643/4).Jet2:- G-LSAD(031E) to Manchester(0945) for respray, however still in white fuselage scheme.KLM:- Embraer 190 PH-EZL(1545/6, First Visit), PH-KZS(1549/50), PH-KZU(69W/64K, n/s).Manx2:- Jetstream 32 G-OAKI(Vannin 322/323).Pakistan International:- A.310 AP-BEC(775/6) f/t Islamabad(1847/2128).Ryanair:- EI-EBE(1A/9G), EI-EBO(156/157).EXECUTIVE JETS:- Citationjet 3 F-HBPP, operated by Air Taxi/SAT and making its LBIA debut, f/tReims(1002/1839).GENERAL AVIATION:- PA-31 Chieftain G-UMMI(Poyston 01) from Belfast International(0748) toHaverfordwest(0829). Pilatus PC-12 M-ARTY of Creston UK Ltd, f/t Fairoaks(0946/1452). DauphinEI-GJL f/t York(1011/1147) for a refuel.MILITARY:- Tucano ZF169(LOP 41) ILS and overshoot(2116), followed at 2141 by ZF378(LOP 30),both f/t Linton.23/2 TuesdaySCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:- G-WOWD(482L/483M), G-WOWB(486L/487M)bmi:- Based G-RJXJ. G-EMBN(1VX/1XV, 3VX,3XV). G-RJXK(1404/1403, 1410/1409).Eastern:- G-MAJH(80D/81D), G-MAJV(86D/87D). G-MAJE(29Q/19Q), G-MAJZ(99Q/59Q).Flybe:- Based G-JEDN, Gatwick X2. G-ECOA(729/30), G-JECR(731/2, 733/4). G-ECOW(171/7VT,173/4, 175/6). G-JEDJ(643/4).Jet2:- G-CELG(105P) to Liverpool(1513).KLM:- PH-KZS(1545/6, 1549/50), PH-KZI(69W/64K, n/s).Manx2:- LET 410 OK-ASA(Eurovan 322/323). Dornier 228 D-ILKA(Kiel Air 38L/39L).Ryanair:- EI-DHJ(1A/9G), EI-DHB156/157). 92J7/9079 cancelled due French ATC strike.EXECUTIVE JETS:- Having arrived on 20/2 Challenger 300 M-NEWT(Bizjet 1WT/2WT) departed toNortholt at 0848 only to return at 1750 for another overnight stay and return to Northolt at 1117.Citation 2 G-VUEA(Flyvue 251) from Liverpool(0927) to Geneva(1505). Citation XL CS-DFR(Fraction6VL) from Luton(1145) to Farnborough(1334).GENERAL AVIATION:- Jet Ranger G-BXDS(Pipeline 03) from Sherburn(1604), n/s. Cheyenne 3 G-GMED(Air Med 073) from Verona(1634), inbound ambulance flight, to Oxford(1720).MILITARY:- Hercules C5 ZH885(Ascot 4588/4589) from Dusseldorf(0354) to Lyneham(0411). BAe.125CC2 ZD395(Kittyhawk 14R) from Lyneham(1034) to Edinburgh(1551), Princess Anne on a local visit.Grob Tutor G-BYXT(CFN 15) ILS and overshoot, f/t Church Fenton.24/2 Wednesday(FOG!)SCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:- G-WOWB(482L divert to Manchester), G-WOWC(486L, divert toManchester).bmi:- Based G-RJXJ am Brussels, then on evening 1616 divert to Manchester. 1VX/1XV canx, G-EMBN(3VX divert to Manchester). 1404/1403 canx. G-RJXF(1410, divert to Manchester).Eastern:- G-MAJH(81D and 87D, both divert direct to Teesside). 29Q/19Q canx. G-MAJA(99Q, divertto Teesside).Flybe:- Based G-JEDN, am Gatwick the pm on ‘6WH divert to Manchester. 729/30 canx, G-ECOA(731/2), 733/4 canx. 171/7VT canx. G-ECOK(173/4), 175/6 canx.Jet2:- G-CELB(196) from Prague, divert to Manchester. G-CELH(206) from Amsterdam, divert toDoncaster.KLM:- PH-KZV(1545, divert to Doncaster), PH-KZB(1549/50), PH-KZC(69W, divert to Manchester).Manx2:- Dornier 228 D-CMNX(34L, divert to Blackpool)Pakistan International:- A.310 AP-BEC(775, divert to Manchester).Ryanair;- EI-EFN(1A, divert to Liverpool)), EI-DCV(156/157). EI-EBL(9396/7).IT FLIGHTS:- A.320 G-TCAD(Kestrel 46TB) from Cardiff, divert to Manchester.

Norwegian Citationjet LN-RYG was parked on Multiflight/East apron from 12/2 until 18/2(Mike Storey)

25/2 Thursday(More FOG!)SCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:- G-WOWC(482L/483M), G-WOWA(486L/487M)bmi:- Based G-RJXJ(9141) positioned back from Manchester(1324), operated am flight then inevening diverted back to Manchester operating the ‘1616. G-EMBN(1VX/1XV,3VX/3XV). G-RJXK(1404/1403,1410/1409).Eastern:- G-MAJE(80D/81D diverted to Teesside, 86D/87D). 29Q/19Q canx. G-CFLU(99Q/19Q).Flybe:- Based G-JEDN operated morning outbound from Manchester then 2 pm flights, however onreturn from Gatwick on the ‘7EY again diverted to Manchester. G-ECOA(729/30), G-ECOH(731/2,733, diverted to Manchester). G-JEDK(171/7VT), G-JEDO(173/4, 175/6). G-JECK(643/4, diverted toManchester both North and Southbound with a de-icing boot fault). G-JECK(74LK/643B) routedBirmingham(2006) – Aberdeen(2102) to pick up passengers.Jet2:- G-LSAG(218) from Arrecife(divert to Doncaster). G-CELH(324) from Belfast and ‘316 fromParis, diverted to Doncaster while operating both flights. G-CGET(109P) to Edinburgh(0641).KLM:- PH-KZT(1545/6), PH-WXC(1549/50), PH-KZU(64K, divert to Doncaster).Manx2:- Dornier 228 D-CMNX(Kiel Air 33L/34L), D-ILKA(38L/39L).Ryanair:- EI-DLN(1A, divert to Liverpool), EI-EKK(156, divert to Liverpool). EI-DWS(92J7/9079, departedat 1220 on 28/2).26/2 FridaySCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:-G-WOWA(482L/483M), G-WOWB(486L/487M)bmi:- Based G-RJXJ(9151) positioned back from Manchester(0820), then operated Brussels x2. G-EMBN(1VX/1XV,3VX/3XV). G-RJXK(1404/1403,1410/1409).Eastern:- G-MAJJ(80D/81D, 86D/87D). G-MAJD(29Q/19Q), G-MAJB(99Q/59Q).Flybe:- Based G-JEDN(41W) positioned back from Manchester(0751) then Gatwick x3. G-ECOA(729/30), G-ECOH(731/2, 733/4). G-ECOW(171/7VT, 173/4, 175/6). G-FBEF(643/4).Jet2:- G-CELY(033E) from Stansted(1705).KLM:- PH-KZS(1545/6), PH-OFN(1549/50), PH-KZV(69W/64K).Manx2:- Dornier 228 D-ILKA(Kiel Air 34L/35L), D-CMNX(38L, lost part from nosewheel undercarriageon landing. Departed to Kiel at 1953 as Kiel Air 727P).Ryanair:- EI-DAJ(1A/9G), EI-DYH(156/157). EI-DYA(9396/7).IT FLIGHTS:- A.320 G-TCAD(Kestrel 67JZ) from Arrecife(0020), “Kestrel 56ZG/85RX” t/fTenerife(1202/2310).DIVERSION:- from Humberside due fogPH-WXC Fokker 70(KLM 1489/1490) f/t Humberside(1038/1247).EXECUTIVE JETS:- Challenger 300 M-NEWT(Bizjet 1WT) from Northolt(1603), n/s until 28/2, toAlicante(1437).GENERAL AVIATION:- After being stuck on the ground since 23/2 due to the inclement weather, JetRanger G-BXDS(Pipeline 02) finally managed to escape at 0836 enroute to Peterborough/Connington.Following long term maintenance Squirrel G-CCWK(Yorkair 02) carried out a short Air Test(1448/

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G-WOWB Dash-8-300(Swallow 302A/303A) f/t Plymouth/Bristol(0909/1141).EXECUTIVE JETS:- Making its first visit this morning was Citation Bravo G-JBLZ of 247 Jet Ltd, theowners of G-JBIS and G-JBIZ. The aircraft using call-sign “Cloudrunner 75” arrived from Nice at 0945bfore heading to Guernsey(1220).GENERAL AVIATION:- PA-34 Seneca G-RVRB(Ravenair 34T) f/t Liverpool(1059/1446) and whilehere carried out a local sortie as “Exam 02”(1254/1400). PA-28 Dakota G-BOKA from Fairoaks(1501),n/s. PA-34 Seneca G-HTRL(Air Med 075) from Jersey(1534) to Oxford(1737). Hughes 369E G-JIVEf/t Shelf(1613/1648) for refuel.20/2 SaturdaySCHEDULES:- Flybe:- Based G-JEDN, Gatwick x1. G-JECE(171/731, 730/7VT).Jet2:- G-LSAG(Kestrel 569F) from Manchester(0650) then to Glasgow(1737) as “Channex 101P”.G-CELO(031E) from Edinburgh(0620). G-CELI(285) swapped in Geneva with G-CELU(286).KLM:- PH-JCT(1545/6), PH-KZD(1549/50), PH-KZF(69W/64K, n/s).Manx2:- Dornier 228 D-CMNX(Kiel Air 36L/37L)..Pakistan International:- A.310 AP-BEG(775/6) f/t Islamabad(1859/2106).Ryanair:- EI-DYW(1A/9G). EI-DCZ(92J7/9079).IT FLIGHTS:- A.320 G-OMYA(Kestrel 59TR/32WZ), t/f Fuerteventura(0936/1846), “Kestrel 279F” toCardiff(2014). 737/800 OE-LNK(Austrian 37TF/38TF) f/t Innsbruck(0909/1207). 737/800 G-FDZB(Thomson 9GW/2PE) f/t Chambery(1444/1719).DIVERSIONS:- from Blackpool due fog.OK-ASA LET410(Eurovan 106/107) f/t Ronaldsway(1339/1526).G-CELJ Boeing 737/300(Channex 742/739) from Geneva(1123) to Alicante(1639).EXECUTIVE JETS:- Challenger 300 M-NEWT(Bizjet 1WT) form Sharm el Shiekh(1756), n/s.GENERAL AVIATION:- Hughes 369E G-RAPD from Shelf(1403), then a local flight(1627/1646) andoutbound to Haworth at 1718. Cessna 340A D-ICBB of Aerodata Surveys arrived from Antwerp at1631 on its first visit to LBIA. The aircraft departed at 1853 and was carrying out survey work overBradford until approximately 2230 before routing to Southend.

LET 410 OK-ASA has just recently rejoined to Manx 2 fleet and diverted in to LBIA on 20/2(Martyn Gill)

21/2 Sunday(Airport closed until 1300 due snow)SCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:- G-WOWA(488L/489M).bmi:- Based G-RJXJ, Brussels x1Eastern:- SAAB 2000 G-CFLV(33X/34X).Flybe:- Based G-JEDN, Gatwick x2. G-ECOA(731/2, 733/4). 175/6 canx. G-JECH(643/644).Jet2:- G-LSAG(102P) to Gatwick(2300). G-LSAH(175P) from Gatwick(2201).KLM:- 1545/6 canx. PH-OFO(1549/50), PH-OFN(69W/64K, n/s)Manx2:- Jetstream 32 G-OAKI(Vannin 330/331).Ryanair:- EI-EBE(1A/9G), EI-DHB(156/157). EI-DWG(9396/9397).DIVERSION:- from Newcastle due snow

1455). King Air 200 G-SASD(Gama 711) f/t Aberdeen(1755/1916). PA-31 Chieftain G-PZAZ(Air Med075) f/t Oxford(1911/1942).27/2 SaturdaySCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:- G-WOWA(428/429), f/t Plymouth(1857/2010).Flybe:- Based G-JEDN, Gatwick x1, then 730/1 t/f Belfast and 7VT to Southampton. G-JECT(171aircraft went u/s, n/s).KLM:- PH-KZV(1545/6), PH-JCH(1549/50), PH-KZM(69W/64K, n/s).Manx2:- Dornier 228 D-ILKA(Kiel Air 36L/37L)..Pakistan International:- A.310 AP-BEC(775/6) f/t Islamabad(1851/2124).Ryanair:- EI-DAD(1A/9G). EI-EBA(92J7/9079).IT FLIGHTS:- A.320 G-TCAD(Kestrel 59TR/32WZ), t/f Fuerteventura(0928/1913, “Kestrel 279F” toCardiff(2035). 737/800 OE-LNK(Austrian 37TF/38TF) f/t Innsbruck(0910/1126). 737/800 G-FDZS(Thomson 9GW/2PE) f/t Chambery(1448/1642, diverted to Lyon on outbound trip).GENERAL AVIATION:- PA-28RT Arrow G-SKYV f/t Ronaldsway(1016/1722).28/2 SundaySCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:- G-WOWD(488L/489M).bmi:- Based G-RJXJ, Brussels x1Eastern:- SAAB 2000 G-CFLV(33X/34X).Flybe:- Based G-JEDM(41D) positioned from Birmingham(1142), Gatwick x2. G-JECU(731/2, 733/4).G-JEDN(175/6). G-JECK(643/644).Jet2:- G-LSAE(217) swapped in Arrecife with G-LSAB(218). G-LSAH(149P) to Rome(1026), ‘150Pfrom Edinburgh(1955). G-CELF(031E) from Belgrade(1305) following major overhaul. G-CGET(110P)from Edinburgh(1911).KLM:- PH-KZN(1545/6, 1549/50), PH-WXD(69W/64K, n/s)Manx2:- Jetstream 32 G-OAKI(Vannin 330/331).Ryanair:- EI-DAJ(1A/9G, 156/157). EI-DAI(9396/9397).MILITARY:- Sea King XZ596(SRG 128) f/t Leconfield(1537/1610), for refuel.

Former Lauda Boeing 737/800 OE-LNR was a regular sight operating the Saturday Ski-flights to Innsbruck for Austrian Airways

Explorer G-CEMS iscurrently based at LBIAfor operation by theYorkshire Air Ambulanceis place of the usualG-SASH(Martyn Gill)

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Manx2:- Dornier 228 D-CMNX(34L, divert to Blackpool)Pakistan International:- Making its first visit, A.310 AP-BGN(775/6) f/t Islamabad(1856/2149).Ryanair;- EI-EFO(1A, divert to Liverpool)), EI-EFP(156/157). EI-DWH(9396/7).IT FLIGHTS:- A.320 G-OMYA(Kestrel 46TB) from Cardiff(1822).EXECUTIVE JETS:- Following its overnight stay, Lear Jet 35A D-CFAX(Red Angel 0067) departed at1208 heading home to Nuremburg.GENERAL AVIATION:- A first time visitor today was Pilatus PC-12 M-JJTL, operated by Lanca Uggla,which was from Fairoaks(1727), n/s to Sion(0814)

PIA Airbus A.310 AP-BGN was on its first visit when pictured on a busy night-time apron, 17/2

18/2 ThursdaySCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:- G-WOWA(482L/483M), G-WOWE(486L/487M)bmi:- Based G-RJXJ. G-RJXG(1VX/1XV,3VX/3XV). G-RJXK(1404/1403,1410/1409).Eastern:- G-MAJE(80D/81D,86D/87D). G-MAJB(29Q/19Q, 99Q/59Q).Flybe:- Based G-JEDN, Gatwick x3. G-ECOM(729/30), G-FLBB(731/2, 733/4). G-JECX(171/7VT), G-JECE(173/4, 175/6). G-JECM(643/4).KLM:- PH-KZW(1545/6), PH-KZU(1549/50), PH-KZD(64K/69W, n/s).Manx2:- Dornier 228 D-CMNX(Kiel Air 32L canx due fog), Jetstream 32 G-OAKI(Vannin 328/329).Ryanair:- EI-DWZ(1A/9G), EI-DPT(156/157). EI-DCZ(92J7/9079)IT FLIGHTS:- A.320 G-OMYA(Kestrel 92TH/67JZ) t/f Arrecife(1022/2218).EXECUTIVE JETS:- Having arrived on 12/2, Citationjet LN-RYG finally departed today heading toGeneva at 1408.19/2 FridaySCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:-G-WOWA(482L/483M, 486L/487M)bmi:- Based G-RJXJ. G-RJXG(1VX/1XV,3VX/3XV). G-RJXK(1404/1403,1410/1409).Eastern:- G-MAJH(80D/81D), G-MAJD(86D/87D). G-MAJT(29Q/19Q), G-MAJC(99Q/59Q).Flybe:- Based G-JEDN, Gatwick x3. G-ECOM(729/30), G-JECU(731/2, 733/4). G-JECX(173/4, 175/6).G-FBEF(643/4).Jet2:- G-LSAG(Kestrel 569P) positioned to Manchester(1201) on sub-charter to Thomas Cook. G-LSAH(115P) from Gatwick(1621). G-CELX(323) swapped in Belfast with G-CELP(324), G-CELP thenpositioned to Stansted(2003) as ‘072P.KLM:- PH-KZD(1545/6), PH-KZG(1549/50), PH-KZT(69W/64K).Manx2:- Dornier 228 D-IFLM(Kiel Air 34L/35L), G-OAKI(Vannin 328/329).Ryanair:- EI-DYO(1A/9G), EI-DYW(156/157). EI-DCI(9396/7).IT FLIGHTS:- A.320 G-OMYA(Kestrel 56ZG/85RX) t/f Tenerife(1209/2141).CHARTER:- Boeing 767/300 G-OBYI(Thomson 198F/198) positioned from Birmingham(0958) to operatean outbound P&O Cruise flight to Bridgetown, Barbados(1239).DIVERSIONS:- from Manchester due fog.G-EMBN Embraer 145(Midland 1366/9151) f/t Aberdeen(0835/1044).

Dec-08 Dec-09 % This month % +/-Movements Scheduled 1,994 1,840 65.76% -7.72%Charter 81 70 2.50% -13.58%Private/Misc 1,204 888 31.74% -26.25%Total 3,279 2,798 -14.67% Passengers Scheduled 120,898 113,720 92.06% -5.94%Charter 7,284 7,930 6.42% 8.87%Transit 1,372 1,882 1.52% 37.17%TOTAL 129,554 123,532 -4.65% International 93,912 91,795 75.46% -2.25%Domestic 34,270 29,855 24.54% -12.88% MOVING ANNUAL TOTAL 2,860,447 2,552,597 -10.76%

Overall December was a better month from a passenger numbers perspective. Movements shownow sign of improvement at all. The reduction over December 2008 was 4.65%, but internationalpassengers were down only 2.25%, from a year before. The moving annual total is -10.76%,which is the 3rd consecutive month that it has improved i.e. not got any worse!

In December the international routes with an increase were Islamabad (62%), Arrecife (38%),Tenerife (27%), Barcelona (19%), + Innsbruck, Alicante, Dublin and Dusseldorf. The worst wereEnontekio (Lapland?), Las Palmas, Geneva, Chambery, Salzburg and Prague. Seven routes didn’toperate this year (Gander, Copenhagen, Kittila, Hanover, Jeddah, Miami and New York), but theseall had low numbers and only one was really a scheduled Service (Copenhagen). There were twonew routes, which were Sharm-El-Sheikh and Fuerteventura.

On the domestic front, the statistics indicate that three passengers went to or from Liverpool. AnyIdeas?. The only new route, is of course the Gatwick flights, replacing the Heathrow flights.Newquay increased by 412% (1152 passengers), followed by Bristol (19%) and Belfast City(18%), all the others showed a decline ranging from -3% to -49%. The top 3 routes were BelfastInternational, Belfast City and Southampton.

The prolonged period of snow started in December, which resulted in 12 diversions way fromLBIA, However, we did gain 10 flights from other airports (Doncaster, Manchester andNewcastle).

Reference: CAA Statistics Website Produced by Alan Sinfield

LEEDS/BRADFORDINTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

STATISTICS DECEMBER 2010

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IT FLIGHTS:- A.320 G-OMYA(Kestrel 59TR/32WZ), t/f Fuerteventura(0912/1826), “Kestrel 279F” toCardiff(1923). 737/800 OE-LNR(Austrian 37TF/38TF) f/t Innsbruck(0906/1149). 737/800 G-FDZS(Thomson 9GW/2PE) f/t Chambery(1442/1641).CHARTERS:- Boeing 767/300 G-DBLA(Thomson 175/184) from Bridgetown, Barbados(0510), inboundwith P&O Cruise passengers. The aircraft then positioned to Birmingham at 0710. Dash-8 G-WOWC(Swallow 491/9033), from Newquay(1918) to Plymouth(1953), return football charter.EXECUTIVE JETS:- Citation XLS CS-DXX(Fraction 768P/978R) from Brussels(1714), n/s toAnnecy(1035) .14/2 SundaySCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:- G-WOWD(488L/489M).bmi:- Based G-RJXJ, Brussels x1Eastern:- SAAB 2000 G-CDEA(33X/34X).Flybe:- Based G-JEDN, Gatwick x2. G-JECO(731/2, 733/4). G-JECE(175/6). G-ECOP(643/644).Jet2:- G-LSAB(Kestrel 287P) to Manchester(0747) on sub-charter to Thomas Cook, return fromToulouse(1415) as “Kestrel 288P*. G-LSAG(110P) from Dublin(1843). G-LSAJ(032E) to Lasham(1330).G-CGET(130P) from Dublin(1407).KLM:- PH-KZA(1545/6), PH-KZT(1549/50, 69W/64K, n/s)Manx2:- LET 410 OK-TCA(Eurovan 327/328)Ryanair:- EI-EKI(1A/9G), EI-DHP(156/157). EI-DLN(9396/9397).EXECUTIVE JETS:- Hawker 400XP N719EL from East Midlands(0839) to Gamston(0900).15/2 MondaySCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:- G-WOWB(482L/483M), G-WOWA(486L/487M).bmi:- Based G-RJXJ. G-RJXG(1VX/1XV,3VX/3XV). G-RJXK(1404/1403,1410/1409).Eastern:- G-MAJH(80D/81D,86D/87D). G-CDEA(29Q/31X to Bristol, 32X from Bristol/19Q), G-MAJC(99Q/59Q).Flybe:- Based G-JEDN, Gatwick x3. G-ECOH(729/30), G-JECU(731/2, 733/4). G-JECE(171/7VT), G-JEDT(175/6). G-JECO(643/4).KLM:- PH-KZA(1545/6), PH-JCH(1549/50), PH-WXD(69W, burst tyre on landing. Towed into “Alpha2” taxiway and remained there until mid-morning on 16/2, n/s).Manx2:- Dornier 228 D-IFLM(Kiel Air 32L/33L) 38L/39L canx.Pakistan International:- A.310 AP-BEC(775/6) f/t Islamabad(1908/2131).Ryanair:- EI-EFH(1A/9G), EI-DAN(156/157).16/2 TuesdaySCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:- G-WOWE(482L/483M), G-WOWB(486L/487M)bmi:- Based G-RJXJ. G-RJXG(1VX/1XV, 3VX,3XV). G-RJXK(1404/1403), G-RJXB(1410/1409).Eastern:- G-MAJL(80D/81D, 86D/87D). G-MAJA(29Q/19Q), G-MAJT(99Q/59Q).Flybe:- Based G-JEDN, Gatwick X2. G-FLBB(729/30), G-JECU(731/2). G-JECX(171/7VT, 173/4, 175/6). G-JECL(643/4).KLM:- PH-JCT(1545/6), PH-KZC(1549/50), PH-KZT(69W/64K, n/s). PH-KZT(69W) departed toAmsterdam at 2052, following yesterday’s incident.Manx2:- Dornier 228 D-IFLM(Kiel Air 32L/33L, 38L/39L).Ryanair:- EI-DAN(1A/9G), EI-DAT156/157). EI-DCZ(92J7/9079).EXECUTIVE JETS:- Lear Jet 35A D-CFAX(Red Angel 0067) operated an inbound ambulance flightfrom Timinoun, Algeria at 0918 and night stopped. EMB.135BJ Legacy EC-KHT(DNC 621) fromMalaga(1222) to Stansted(1259).GENERAL AVIATION:- PA-34 Seneca PH-CDL f/t Groningen(1103/1600).MILITARY:- King Air 200 ZK452(Cranwell 81), ILS and overshoot(1528).17/2 WednesdaySCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:- G-WOWE(482L canx), G-WOWD(486L/487M).bmi:- Based G-RJXJ. 1VX/1XV canx, G-RJXG(3VX/3XV). 1404/1403 canx. G-RJXK(1410/1409).Eastern:- G-MAJL(80D, routed direct to Southampton). G-MAJE(86D/87D). 29Q/19Q canx. G-MAJB(99Q/59Q).Flybe:- Based G-JEDN, Gatwick x3. 729/30 canx, G-ECOM(731/2, 733/4). 171/7VT canx. G-FBED(173/4, 175/6).Jet2:- G-CELP(323) swapped in Belfast with G-CELX(324).KLM:- PH-KZB(1545, divert to Humberside), PH-KZN(1549/50), PH-KZI(69W/64K, n/s)

British Airports TOP 20

Airport 2009 2008 % Change1st HEATHROW 66,036,957 67,054,745 -1.522nd GATWICK 32,392,520 34,205,887 -5.303rd STANSTED 19,957,077 22,360,364 -10.754th MANCHESTER 18,724,889 21,218,995 -11.755th LUTON 9,120,546 10,180,734 -10.416th BIRMINGHAM 9,102,899 9,627,589 -5.457th EDINBURGH 9,049,355 9,006,702 0.478th GLASGOW 7,225,021 8,178,891 -11.669th BRISTOL 5,642,921 6,267,114 -9.9610th LIVERPOOL 4,884,494 5,334,152 -8.4311th EAST MIDLANDS 4,658,151 5,620,673 -17.1212th NEWCASTLE 4,587,883 5,039,993 -8.9713th BELFAST INTERNATIONAL 4,546,475 5,262,354 -13.6014th ABERDEEN 2,984,445 3,290,920 -9.3115th LONDON CITY 2,796,890 3,260,236 -14.2116th BELFAST CITY (GEORGE BEST) 2,621,763 2,570,742 1.9817th LEEDS BRADFORD 2,574,426 2,873,321 -10.4016th PRESTWICK 1,817,727 2,415,755 -24.7619th SOUTHAMPTON 1,789,901 1,945,993 -8.0220th CARDIFF WALES 1,631,236 1,994,892 -18.23

Average -9.87

Interesting facts

In 2009 LBIA was the 17th busiest airport in the UK with 2,552,597 passengers, an increase of only7.8% since 2004.Five years ago LBIA was the 15th busiest airport. We have been overtaken by London City andBelfast City.In 2009 Charter Passengers were 11.2% of the total passengers. In 2008 it was 10%.Aircraft Movements dropped 12.8% compared to 2008 and was the lowest figure in the last 10 yearsThere was a reduction in passenger movements of 13.5% in 2009 compared to 2008. The figure for2009 was 32531.

There were 73 diversions (106 in 2008) away from LBIA. Manchester received 31 followed byDoncaster (21), Durham Tees Valley (9), Others (12). LBIA also received 25 diverts (32 in 2008) fromother airports. Six Airports had more diversions away than LBIA. London City, Stansted, Gatwick,Manchester, Luton and Bristol.There were 454,093 (77.8%) Domestic and 2,098,479 (82.2%) International Passengers. The domesticpassengers reduced by 21% compared to 2008 and International reduced by 8%In 2009 there were flights to 65 different international destinations, compared to 71 in 2008. Amsterdamwas the most popular followed by Alicante, Dublin, Malaga, Palma and Paris.

In 2008 there were 15 different domestic destinations, with the most popular being Belfast Internationalfollowed by Southampton, Belfast City, Gatwick and BristolThe freight figure for 2009 was 259 Tonnes, the best for many years.

Alan Sinfield Reference : CAA Statistics Website

LEEDS/BRADFORDANNUAL STATISTICS

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IT FLIGHTS:- A.320 G-FTDF(Kestrel 92TH) to Arrecife(1019), A.320 G-OMYA(Kestrel 67JZ) fromArrecife(2345).EXECUTIVE JETS:- Citationjet 2 G-EDCL(Saltyre 86) from Luton(1142) to Edinburgh(1208).GENERAL AVIATION:- King Air 200 G-PCOP(Gama 576) from Glasgow(0815), n/s to Groningen(0738).MILITARY:- US Air Force C-12A(King Air 200) 84-0162(Duke 50) from Stuttgart(1159) toWiesbaden(1250). King Air 200 ZK453(Cranwell 68), ILS and overshoot(1206).12/2 FridaySCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:-G-WOWA(482L/483M), G-WOWC(486L/487M)bmi:- Based G-RJXJ. G-RJXG(1VX/1XV,3VX/3XV). G-RJXK(1404/1403,1410/1409).Eastern:- G-MAJL(80D/81D. 86D/87D). G-MAJA(29Q/19Q), G-MAJC(99Q/59Q).Flybe:- Based G-JECU, Gatwick x3. G-ECOA(729/30), G-JEDN(731/2, 733/4). G-JECE(173/4, 175/6).G-ECOP(643/4).Jet2:- Current LBIA fleet:- G-LSAB/D/E/G. G-CELB/C/D/E/G/H/I. G-LSAB(223) swapped in Tenerifewith G-LSAJ(224). G-LSAG(107P) to Dublin(0724).KLM:- PH-WXD(1545/6), PH-KZN(1549/50), PH-KZS(69W/64K).Manx2:- Dornier 228 D-CMNX(Kiel Air 34L/35L), let 410 OK-TCA(Eurovan 327/328)Ryanair:- EI-DCP(1A/9G), EI-DCW(156/157). EI-DPI(9396/7).IT FLIGHTS:- A.320 G-OMYA(Kestrel 56ZG/85RX) t/f Tenerife(1145/2159).CHARTER:- Air Southwest Dach-8 G-WOWA(Swallow 9029/490), from Plymouth(1337) toNewquay(1410) football charter.EXECUTIVE JETS:- Hawker 400XP N719EL from Heathrow(1144) to East Midlands(1154). Norwegianvisitors are quite rare these days so it was nice to see Citationjet LN-RYG of European Flight ServiceAB making its first visit when it arrived from Nice at 1343 for an overnight stay. Challenger 300 M-NEWT(Bizjet 1WT) from Luton(1512) to Faro(1636). A second debutant today was Lear Jet 35AN44EV of Maritime Sales and Leasing Inc. which was operating an Ambulance flight. It had routedfrom San Juan, Puerto Rico and was flight-planned via Gander direct to LBIA, however due headwindshad to drop into Prestwick for fuel, arriving here at 1643 and night stopping. It departed to Bordeauxat 1700 on 13/2. Planned in this morning at 0015 was Gulfstream 5 N531QS, brining Lady Gaga for thebeginning of her UK Tour, however due to lack of immigration the aircraft diverted to Manchester.GENERAL AVIATION:- DA-42 G-DJET(White Knight 02) from Teesside(0928) to Prestwick(1002),return 1745/1818.

A debutant at LBIA on 14/2 while operating an Ambulance flight from Puerto Rico, Lear Jet 35A N44EV

13/2 SaturdaySCHEDULES:- Flybe:- Based G-JECU, Gatwick x1, plus ‘730 to Belfast City. G-JEDN(731) fromBelfast City, n/s. G-JECH(171/7VT).Jet2:- G-LSAH(031E) from Lasham(1239).KLM:- PH-KZW(1545/6), PH-KZT(1549/50), PH-KZW(69W/64K, n/s).Manx2:- LET 410 OK-TCA(Eurovan 326/327).Pakistan International:- A.310 AP-BEQ(775/6) f/t Islamabad(1821/2034).Ryanair:- EI-DLK(1A/9G). EI-DWJ(92J7/9079).

by DAVIDCOMMERCIAL WOOLERAVIATIONNEWS

PHOTO MARTYN GILL

LEEDS/BRADFORD NEWS

Just as we close for press the British Airways Cabin Crew has started. Jet2 have dispatched 7aircraft to operate B.A. flights over the 1st weekend of the strike, 5 Boeing 737’s and 2 Boeing 757’s.Much to my amusement one of the 737’s was Lima Bravo, “Jet2 Yorkshire”. Anybody who has seenthe You Tube Yorkshire Airlines clip, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4sZSWtTg54 will knowwhat any London Locals will be thinking when they board this

A new base for police officers has been opened at Leeds Bradford Airport. Police now has adedicated office on the site, which has been provided rent free by the airport. Previously the team,which consists of an inspector, a sergeant, eight police constables, and three police communitysupport officers, reported for duty each day at Otley police station and had to travel to the airport tocarry out its duties. Officers will now be on site from first thing in the morning to late at night at theiroffice at Unit 7, Wharfedale Walk, off White House Lane. The accommodation has been fitted out withcomputers linked to the police network and includes locker facilities and a public waiting area.

Inspector Adrian Barnes, who heads the Airport NPT, said: ‘The opening of this new office is amassive step forward in the policing of the airport, which will bring significant benefits to passengers,staff, businesses and local residents and also brings us in line with other regional airports that havean on-site police presence.’ ‘It means officers will be more accessible and visible at the airport. Theteam is also much better positioned to provide reassurance and support to people using the airport aswell as providing a visible deterrent against crime and anti-social behaviour. It also gives us thefacility to hold regular weekly surgeries where anyone living or working in the area of the airport cancome along to the office and discuss any issues they have with us.’ Public surgeries will be held atthe office every Friday between 12:00 and 14:00.

Balkan Holidays has announced a new route from Leeds Bradford Airport to Sofia in Bulgaria forthe winter 2010/2011 season, targeting the expanding Yorkshire ski market. Winter 2011 skipackages to Bulgaria from Leeds Bradford are already on sale, with prices starting from £222 forseven nights.

The tour operator currently operates summer charter flights to the resorts of Bourgas and Varnain Bulgaria from Leeds Bradford. The addition of this new winter route means Balkan Holidays willbe offering services from the airport throughout the year.

Tony Hallwood, Leeds Bradford Airport commercial director, added: ‘This is great news for skiers.As a non-Euro destination Bulgaria is particularly attractive, offering excellent value for money.’

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9/2 TuesdayEXECUTIVE JETS:- Premier 1 D-IATT(Vitus 730) f/t Dusseldorf(0802/1536). Hawker 750XP CS-DUH(Fraction 8BH) from Bern(1300) to Cork(1346), making its first visit. Falcon 2000EX CS-DLD(Fraction 2AC/971N) from Cludad/Real(1413) to Heathrow(1521). Following its night stop Falcon7X G-SRDG departed at 1757, enroute to Hewanorra International, St. Lucia.GENERAL AVIATION:- Cessna FA.150K G-FMSG from Full Sutton(1555), n/s.MILITARY:- BAe.125 CC2 ZD621(Ascot 1795) from Brize Norton(1113) to Northolt(1134).10/2 WednesdaySCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:- G-WOWE(482L/483M), G-WOWA(486L/487M).bmi:- Based G-RJXJ. G-RJXG(1VX/1XV, 3VX/3XV). G-RJXB(1404/1403), G-RJXK(1410/1409).Eastern:- G-MAJC(80D/81D, 86D/87D). G-MAJI(29Q/19Q).Flybe:- Based G-JECU, Gatwick x3. G-ECOA(729/30), G-JEDN(731/2). G-ECOI(171/7VT, 173/4, 175/6)Jet2:- G-CELD(196) from Prague, diverted into Dusseldorf with a medical emergency, arriving heresome two hours late.KLM:- PH-KZB(1545/6), PH-KZN(1549/50), PH-KZR(69W/64K, n/s)Manx2:- No flights.Pakistan International:- A.310 AP-BEB(775/6) f/t Islamabad(1840/2116).Ryanair;- EI-EKA(1A/9G), EI-DCP(156/157). EI-DAF(9396/7).IT FLIGHTS:- A.320 G-FTDF(Kestrel 46TB) from Cardiff(1816).EXECUTIVE JETS:- Citation 2 G-FIRM(Marshall 11A/B) f/t Cambridge(0934/1609). Having arrived on8/2, Galaxy N135FT departed to Munich at 1243. Citation XL G-CGMF(ex. LN-SUX) arrived fromDoncaster at 1718 and is a new resident for operation by Multiflight.GENERAL AVIATION:- PA-34 Seneca(Ravenair 34T) arrived from Liverpool(0841), carried out a localsortie as “Exam 02”(1128/1213) and then returned home to Liverpool(1424). PC-12 M-OLTT, operatedby One Luxury Travel was f/t Elstree(1857/2159).MILITARY:- Two Tucanos carried out ILS and overshoots this morning, ZF485(LOP 40) at 1155closely followed by ZF144(LOP 25) at 1159. US Air Force C.21A(Lear Jet 35A) 84-0111(Jalop 55)from Mildenhall(1721), n/s.

Citation 2 G-FIRM, operated by Marshall’s of Cambridge is a regular visitor to LBIA(Martyn Gill)

11/2 ThursdaySCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:- G-WOWC(482L/483M, 486L/487M)bmi:- Based G-RJXJ. G-RJXG(1VX/1XV,3VX/3XV). G-RJXK(1404/1403,1410/1409).Eastern:- G-MAJC(80D/81D,86D/87D). G-MAJI(29Q/19Q), G-MAJJ(99Q/59Q).Flybe:- Based G-JECU, Gatwick x3. G-ECOA(729/30), G-JEDR(731/2, 733/4). G-JECX(171/7VT, 173/4, 175/6). G-ECOP(643/4).KLM:- PH-KZK(1545/6, 1549/50), PH-JCH(64K/69W, n/s).Manx2:- Dornier 228 D-CMNX(Kiel Air 32L/33L, 38L/39L).Ryanair:- EI-DLK(1A/9G), EI-EFN(156/157). EI-EBX(92J7/9079)

Relevant Airliner Changes

KLM Fokker 100 PH-OFL has not been returned to the lessor after all (see last month) , but wasferried back from Woensdrecht to Amsterdam on 19/2 following a spot of maintenance & is to bereturned to service. Other Fk100s that are due to remain in service for this summer at least are PH-OFM , PH-OFN, PH-OFO & PH-OFP.

Ryanair Boeing 737 update below.

EI-EKJ arrived at Dublin on delivery 13/2EI-EKL arrived at Dublin on delivery 18/2EI-EKM arrived at Dublin on delivery 19/2EI-EKO made its first flight 18/2

EI-EKP on the Renton flightline 16/2. made its first flight 21/2EI-EKR on the Renton flightline 17/2. made its first flight 23/2EI-EKS on the Renton flightline 18/2. made its first flight 24/2EI-EKT was rolled out 22/2 & was on the flightline 23/2.

Thomas Cook Airbus A320 G-GTDL reportedly operated its last revenue service on 9/2 as TCX94DYfrom Malta to Manchester. It will, however, now be retained for the summer season as a standbyaircraft & will operate regular services on Mondays from Manchester, being used as cover for therest of the time. G-BYTH left Paphos on 14/2 on its last revenue service as TCX347L though didn’tactually arrive at Manchester until the early hours of 15/2. It is expected to be returned to Orix nextmonth.

AIRPORT NEWS

UK airports suffered their biggest decline in passenger numbers since records began at the end ofWWII last year. They handled 216.8m passengers, down 7.4% fewer than in 2008, the Civil AviationAuthority (CAA) said. The recession in 2008 and 2009 was also the first time that passengernumbers had fallen for two successive years. In 2008 passenger numbers fell for the first time in 17years, with an overall decline of 1.9%. CAA economic regulation director Harry Bush predicted thatthe numbers would ‘rebound’, but the pace of recovery was uncertain. He said the large declinehighlighted the ‘enormous impact the recession has had on the aviation industry. Passenger numbersare now back to the level they were six years ago. Although they will certainly rebound, the pace ofrecovery is uncertain and it could be a number of years before they reach their peak level again.’

Charter airline passenger numbers saw the biggest drop - a fall of 17% - while UK domestic flighttraffic was down by 8% and scheduled airline traffic fell 6%. Much of the overall passenger decreasecame in the first part of 2009, with numbers down 12.5% in the January-March quarter. The declinein the final three months of last year was only 3.8% compared with 2008.

The decline at five airports in the London area airports - Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton andLondon City - was 4.9% overall. The largest declines were at London City (14.2%), Stansted (10.7%)and Luton (10.4%). Heathrow had the smallest decline, just 1.5% down on 2008. Gatwick handled32m passengers - a 5.3% fall on 2008. At airports outside London the traffic last year fell by 10.7%to 88m. Manchester, the largest regional airport, saw passenger numbers plunge by 11.5%, while atBirmingham they dropped by 5%. During 2009, UK air transport movements - landings and take-offsof commercial

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GENERAL AVIATION:- King Air 200 G-SYGB(Synergie 364) returned from Belfast at 1106 beforeheading home to Fairoaks at 1257.6/2 SaturdaySCHEDULES:- Flybe:- Based G-JECU, Gatwick x1, plus 730/1 t/f Belfast City. G-JECZ(171/7VT).Jet2:- G-LSAI(286) from Geneva, divert to Manchester). G-CELC(102P) from Teesside(0910)KLM:- PH-KZS(1545/6), PH-KZL(1549/50, 69W/64K, n/s).Manx2:- D-ILKA(36L/37L), divert to Blackpool.Pakistan International:- A.310 AP-BEC(775/6) f/t Islamabad(1829/2037).Ryanair:- EI-DCV(1A/9G). EI-EBX(92J7/9079).IT FLIGHTS:- 737/800 OE-LNR(Austrian 37TF/38TF) f/t Innsbruck(0914/1152). 737/800 G-FDZS(Thomson 9GW) from Chambery, divert to Manchester.7/2 SundaySCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:- 486L/487M, cancelled, aircraft u/s.bmi:- Based G-RJXJ, Brussels x1Eastern:- SAAB 2000 G-CDEA(33X/34X).Flybe:- Based G-JECU, Gatwick x2. G-JECF(733/4). G-FLBC(175/6). G-JEDT(643/643A), G-JEDR(644L/644).Jet2:- G-LSAB(10W) from Manchester(0818).KLM:- PH-KZL(1545/6), PH-KZE(1549/50), PH-KZC(69W/64K, n/s)Manx2:- Jetstream 32 G-OAKI(Vannin 328/329)Ryanair:- EI-DLK(1A/9G, 156/157). EI-DYO(9396/9397).EXECUTIVE JETS:- Legacy G-HUBY(Lonex 13HU) from Taba, Egypt(1500) to Farnborough(1555).GENERAL AVIATION:- PC-12 G-DAKI from Annecy(1104) to Bournemouth(1205),8/2 MondaySCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:- G-WOWE(482L/483M, 486L/487M)bmi:- Based G-RJXJ. G-RJXG(1VX/1XV,3VX/3XV). G-RJXK(1404/1403,1410/1409).Eastern:- G-MAJI(80D/81D,86D/87D). G-MAJC(29Q/19Q,99Q/59Q).Flybe:- Based G-JECU. G-ECOA(729/30), G-JEDW(731/2). G-JECZ(171/7VT), G-FBEB(173/4). G-JEDR(643/4).Jet2:- G-LSAE(210P) from Lyon(2055).KLM:- PH-KZA(1545/6), PH-WXC(1549/50), PH-KZN(69W/64K, n/s).Manx2:- Jetstream 32 G-OAKI(Vannin 322/3), Dornier 228 D-IFLM(Kiel Air 38L/39L).Pakistan International:- A.310 AP-BEB(775/6) f/t Islamabad(2120/2323).Ryanair:- EI-EKE(1A/9G), EI-DLK(156/157).EXECUTIVE JETS:- Hawker 400XP N719EL from East Midlands(0813) to Heathrow(0832). Making itsfirst visit today was Falcon 7X G-SRDG, operated by Triair(Bermuda) Ltd, from Farnborough(1652),n/s. This aircraft was joined on Multiflight/East at 2206 by another debutant, IAI Galaxy N135FTowned by New Albertsons Inc of Eden Prairie, Minnesota which arrived from Keflavic.GENERAL AVIATION:- MD.902 G-SASH(Helimed 99) moved to Sheffield(0753) with G-CEMS(Helimed98) arriving from Sheffield(1012) to take up residence here. Jet Ranger G-OAMG(Pipeline 02) fromTeesside(1711), n/s to Newcastle(0833). King Air 200 D-IDRF(Ambulance 094) f/t Baden-Baden(2125/2335).MILITARY:- King Air 200 G-RAFO(Cranwell 61), ILS and overshoot x2(1347/1400).

Pictured by Martyn Gill on 9/2, IAI Galaxy N135FT was on its first visit to LBIA

Some of the world’s leading airlines have dealt a body blow for the Mayor of London’s plans toreplace Heathrow with a new airport in the Thames Estuary. The proposed £40bn six-runway airportwould be built on reclaimed land and has been dubbed ‘Boris Island’. It would end the need forHeathrow’s planned third-runway and flights over south-west London, with the airport’s eventualclosure. However, the Board of Airline Representatives - which makes up 90 percent of Heathrow’sairlines - said there are insurmountable safety risks concerning the estuary’s bird colonies, whichwould lead to aircraft strikes like the one that caused the plane to ditch in the Hudson River in NewYork last year. British Airway’s chief executive, Willie Walsh, also said that a survey commissionedby Medway Council suggests closing Heathrow would produce a ‘vast wasteland west of London’.The survey’s findings will be presented to deputy Mayor, Kit Malthouse, this week.

Edinburgh Airport secured sixth place in the rankings of the UK’s busiest airports last year, theScotsman reports. Now the hub is targeting a place in the top five after a major expansion by Ryanairhelped the airport soar past Birmingham and move up a place. A spokesman for the airport said it wasclosing in on fifth placed Luton and on course to overtake it within months. Civil Aviation Authorityfigures show Edinburgh was the only airport in the top ten to gain passengers in the 12 months toFebruary – up by 1.6 per cent to 9.02 million. Birmingham shrank by 5.4 per cent to 9.01m, while Lutonwas down by 8.6 per cent to 9.08m. Glasgow total tumbled by 10.6 per cent to 7.14m, placing iteighth.

Manchester Airport will double the number of flights it handles and become as busy as Heathrowis today by 2050, the Evening News reports that a Government report has predicted. According to anofficial forecast, there will be 449,000 take offs and landings at Manchester by 2050 – up from213,000 in 2005, meaning a flight taking off or landing on average every 70 seconds.

The Department for Transport put forward the predictions as part of efforts to determine Britain’scarbon dioxide emissions. The forecast was published in a report to the Committee on ClimateChange, and has been described as ‘shocking’ by opponents of the airport’s expansion. Campaignerswarned that the surge in air traffic would lead to another terminal being built at Manchester Airport,although an airport spokesman denied this claim. The report predicts that Manchester will bethe fastest growing of the four biggest airports in Britain and will overtake Gatwick to become thesecond busiest. By 2050, it is predicted to handle as many flights as Heathrow does now. However,Heathrow is also forecast to expand, albeit at a slower rate than Manchester, and will still be thecountry’s busiest airport, with just over 700,000 flights.

Peel Group, the property and transport infrastructure investor, is in talks to sell a majority stake in itsairports division that could help fund an £800 million bid, announced on Friday, for Forth Ports, one ofBritain’s biggest port operators, the Mail reports. The private company controlled by John Whittaker isreported to be in talks with Canada’s Vancouver Airport Services (VAS) to sell Peel Airports. Thesecomprise Liverpool John Lennon, Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield, Durham Tees Valley and CityAirport Manchester.

A sale of the division could raise up to £200 million, and Peel was reported to be in talks with theCanadian company last month over a minority investment in its airports arm. A Peel spokesmandeclined to comment on talks, but confirmed the firm would like to sell part of its loss-making airportarm. VAS operates 18 airports around the world, handling 30 million passengers a year. The company,which also declined to comment on the talks, specialises in turning round failing airports

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KLM:- PH-KZP(1545/6), PH-WXA(1549/50), PH-KZC(69W/64K, n/s)Manx2:- No flights operated today, due IOM weather.Pakistan International:- A.310 AP-BEB(775/6) f/t Islamabad(1917/2328).Ryanair;- EI-EKE(1A/9G), EI-EFB(156/157). EI-DYB(9396/7).CHARTER:- Scot Airways Dornier 328 G-BZOG(Suckling 621/2) was f/t Stansted(1155/0050 on 4/2),brining Totenham Hotspur for their FA Cup replay with Leeds United.DIVERSIONS from Manchester due snow.F-HBLI Embraer 190(Air France 2568/382v) f/t Paris/CDG(1624/0947), n/s.OY-NCA Dornier 328J(Sunscan 47U/48A f/t Billund(1759/2348).EXECUTIVE JETS:- Citation XLS G-OROO(Hangar 837) from Edinburgh(0906) to Geneva(0930).Citation V G-JOPT(Saltyre 071) from Glasgow(1227) to Nice(1450).GENERAL AVIATION:- Pilatus PC-12 N234RG from Belfast City(1144), n/s. Duchess G-OBLC f/tHumberside(1512/1518).4/2 Thursday(Fog all day)SCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:- G-WOWA operating 482L and 486L, divert to Manchester on bothflights.bmi:- Based G-RJXJ(1612) from Brussels, divert to Manchester, then operated ‘1615 Manchester –Brussels, returning to LBIA pm as ‘1616. G-RJXH(1VX and 3VX, both divert to Manchester). G-EMBJ(1404 and 1410, both divert to Manchester).Eastern:- 80D/81D canx. G-MAJI(86D, operated direct Teesside to Southampton but called in onreturn ‘87D). 29Q canx. G-MAJA(99Q, divert to Humberside).Flybe:- Based G-JEDU(9LK, divert to Manchester). It was then positioning back from Manchester as‘42W but could not get in so diverted to Gatwick, returning this evening at ‘7EY. All Belfast flightscanx. 171/7VT and 175/6 canx. G-JECR(173, divert to Manchester). G-JEDV(643/4, diverted toManchester both North and Southbound). G-ECOY(50W) positioned to Glasgow(0029) followingrepairs.Jet2:- G-CELB(206, divert to Doncaster), G-CELC(272, divert to Teesside), G-CELV(186, divert toDoncaster, positioned home at 2128 as ‘015P).KLM:- PH-WXC(1545, divert to Humberside), 1549/50 canx, PH-KZN(69W/64K, n/s).Manx2:- Both flights cancelled.Ryanair:- EI-DCS(1A, divert to Doncaster, 156/157). EI-EBX(92J7/9079).EXECUTIVE JETS:- There were numerous due to arrive, including Falcon 50 C-FMFL, which divertedto Teesside.GENERAL AVIATION:- King Air 200 G-SYGB(Synergie 364) from Fairoaks(2324), then operatedoutbound to Belfast at 0138 Friday morning on a transplant flight.5/2 FridaySCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:-G-WOWC(482L/483M), Dornier 328 G-BZOG(486L/487M)bmi:- Based G-RJXJ. G-RJXH(1VX/1XV,3VX/3XV). G-RJXP(1404/1403,1410/1409).Eastern:- G-MAJI(80D/81D. 86D/87D). G-MAJE(29Q/19Q).Flybe:- Based G-JECU, Gatwick x3. G-JEDN(729/30), G-ECOA(731/2, 733/4). G-JECZ(173/4, 175/6).G-JEDV(643/4).Jet2:- G-LSAJ(223) swapped in Tenerife with G-LSAE(224), however the inbound flight diverted toManchester. G-LSAB(210) from Sharm el Sheikh, diverted to Manchester. G-CELB(015P) positionedfrom Doncaster(1233).KLM:- PH-KZE(1545/6), PH-KZT(1549/50), PH-OFE(69W/64K).Manx2:- Jetstream 32 G-OAKI(Vannin 34L/35L), Dornier 228 D-ILKA(38L/39L).Ryanair:- EI-DCV(1A/9G), EI-DCS(156/157). EI-DWL(9396/7).IT FLIGHTS:- A.320 G-BYTH(Kestrel 46TB) from Cardiff(1016), “Kestrel 56ZG/85RX” t/f Tenerife(1136/2141), “Kestrel 320P” to Manchester(2253).DIVERSION:- from Humberside due fogPH-KZS(KLM 1499) f/t Amsterdam(2115/2240).EXECUTIVE JETS:- Legacy EC-KHT(Flying Olive 651) from Manston(1058) to Malaga(1204). Citation2 G-VUEA(Flyvue 482A/483) from Manchester(1131) to Northolt(1837). Our first Ukrainian registeredbizjet visited at lunchtime Citationjet 2 UR-DWH of Aero-Charter Airlines, which arrived from Luton at1227 for an overnight stay before routing to Venice at 1411 on 6/2.

AIRLINE NEWSNew flights took off from Robin Hood Airport to Dublin yesterday, 29/03. The operation, a franchiseagreement between Ireland’s regional airline, Aer Arann and Irish national carrier Aer Lingus, titled‘Aer Lingus Regional’, offers the added bonus of onward transatlantic connections to New York andBoston from Dublin. Mike Morton, Airport Director at Robin Hood Airport said: ‘We were delighted towelcome passengers from Dublin to Doncaster once again and celebrate our first outboundpassengers heading to Dublin and onwards. The fact that this new route opens up transatlanticconnections to our passengers is a huge step forward for us.’ The Aer Lingus connection means thatpassengers travelling to the states will be able to travel on one through ticket. They’ll be able to droptheir baggage in Doncaster without having to check it in again at Dublin for their onward connection,and importantly clear US customs in Dublin ahead of arriving in New York and Boston.’

Aer Arran ATR.72 EI-REM departing Doncaster on the innaugeral flight to Dublin(Clive Featherstone)

Emirates is set to add another Airbus A380 to its Dubai - Heathrow route from July 1. In addition tothe daily EK001 from Dubai (EK002 from Heathrow), an A380 will also be deployed on EK003 andEK004. The airline first brought the double-decker plane, equipped with an onboard lounge andshower spas, to Heathrow in December 2008. The London airport was one of the key airports thecarrier had in mind when the A380 was ordered, Salem Obaidalla, Emirates’ Senior Vice-President ofCommercial Operations for Europe, said in a statement, adding: ‘The new deployment allows morepassengers travelling to and from London to experience this remarkable aircraft.’

Emirates is now operating eight A380s.In addition to Heathrow, the airline flies to Toronto, Paris,Jeddah, Bangkok, Seoul, Sydney and Auckland. It operates 98 non-stop flights weekly to the UK. Aswell as five flights a day to Heathrow, it operates daily services to Newcastle and Glasgow, a doubledaily to Manchester and Birmingham and three flights a day to Gatwick.

The world’s biggest passenger plane – the A380 - is to fly into Manchester Airport every day from theautumn.Emirates Airline has announced that Manchester will become the first regional airport in the worldto land the A380 – a double-decker aircraft that seats 517 passengers.Airport bosses have fought off competition from around the world to win the service.The superjumbo will leave Manchester for daily flights to Dubai and onward destinations fromSeptember.The move was hailed by bosses as historic with the airport revealing that it has spentalmost £10m on upgrading the airfield and terminal to accommodate the huge aircraft.The iconic jet is already an eye-catching fixture at many of the biggest international airports – suchas Paris, Sydney and London Heathrow – but it will be the first time the plane has been based at aregional airport. Emirates Airline president Tim Clark said: “Manchester has been one of the strongest

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GENERAL AVIATION:- Duchess G-OBLC, ILS and overshoot(1540), f/t Humberside. PA-28 WarriorG-RSKR arrived from Leicester at 1554 and parked on the Multiflight/West apron for a couple of days.It departed to Aberdeen at 1219 on 3/2.MILITARY:- King Air 200 G-RAFP(Cranwell 84), ILS and overshoot(1044). The same aircraft carriedout another ILS at 1345, this time using call-sign “Cranwell 45”.2/2 TuesdaySCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:- G-WOWC(482L/483M, 486L/487M)bmi:- Based G-RJXJ. G-RJXH(1VX/1XV, then 3VX, aircraft went u/s, outbound pax to Edinburgh on1409). G-RJXP(1404/1403), G-RJXB(1410/1409). G-RJXH(9121) positioned to Edinburgh(2120).Eastern:- G-MAJJ(80D/81D), G-MAJI(86D/87D). G-MAJC(29Q/19Q), G-MAJG(99Q/59Q).Flybe:- Based G-JECJ, Gatwick X2. G-JECF(729/30), G-JEDU(731/2). G-ECOP(171/7VT), G-JECR(175/6). G-JEDV(643/4).Jet2:- G-CELP(032E) from Edinburgh(1620), to Multiflight for engineering. G-CELY(031E) toNewcastle(1243).KLM:- PH-KZN(1545/6), PH-KZM(1549/50), PH-JCH(69W/64K, n/s)Manx2:- Dornier 228 D-IFLM(Kiel Air 32L/33L, 38L/39L).Ryanair:- EI-EKC(1A/9G), EI-DYS156/157). EI-EBX(92J7/9079).IT FLIGHTS:- 737/800 G-FDZJ(Thomson 6YG/81E) f/t Alicante(1435/1617).DIVERSION:- from Doncaster, due ice on runwayHA-LPH Airbus A.320(Wizz Air 511W) from Poznan(2137) to Doncaster(2251).

EXECUTIVE JETS:- Boeing 737/300 N473CT(See photo above) arrived from Bournemouth at 0921for a demonstration flight to Multiflight. It departed at 1022 on a local flight to the Northeast, returningat 1130 and then headed home at 1303. The aircraft was originally delivered new to Sabena in 1987and has passed through numerous hands before arriving at its latest incarnation as an Executive jet.It has been completely refurbished at a cost of millions and fitted out with a 16 seat luxurious frontcabin and 32 seat business class cabin behind(with purple leather seats!). As well as the 737another first timer today was IAI Galaxy N682GA operated by AVRJ LLC of Alpharetta, Georgia,which arrived from Dublin at 0836 and went to Bristol at 1146. Citation XLS CS-DXY(Fraction 3CQ/212F) from Aberdeen(0856) to Oslo/Gardemoen(1416). Citation XLS CS-DQB(Fraction 3TR/100T)from Farnborough(1944), n/s to London City(0954). Lear Jet 35A G-JMED(Air Med 053), inboundAmbulance flight from Tenerife(2002), n/s to Oxford(1006).MILITARY:- King Air 200 ZK453(Cranwell 81), ILS and overshoot(1142).3/2 WednesdaySCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:- G-WOWA(482L/483M, 486L/487M).bmi:- Based G-RJXJ. G-RJXH(1VX/1XV, 3VX/3XV). G-EMBJ(1404/1403), G-RJXP(1410/1409).Eastern:- G-MAJI(80D/81D, 86D/87D, diverted to Teesside on return from Southampton). G-MAJC(29Q/19Q), G-MAJX(99Q/59Q).Flybe:- Based G-JECJ(21JS) to Gatwick, swapped with G-JECU(9LK) which then operated twofurther Gatwicks, n/s. G-JECF(729/30), G-JEDU(731/2). G-ECOT(171/7VT, 173/4), G-ECOY(175,aircraft went u/s, n/s).

performers in our growing network of regional gateways, not only in the UK but globally.“Our customers value our commitment to a regional network at a time when other airlines areabandoning them.

“This is a ground-breaking announcement for the airport and its global standing.”The A380 will replace the existing Boeing 777, used for Emirates flights from Manchester, boostingcapacity by 75 seats a day. It will also introduce the carrier’s first-class cabin – which includesanother world first – on-board shower spas.Return fares will start from £539 in economy and £2,309in business class. Anyone with £3,087 to spare can travel in style in first-class and relax in amassage-equipped private suite, incorporating a work desk, an electronically controlled mini-bar andin-flight entertainment system. Andrew Cornish, the airport’s managing director, said: “This is anhistoric moment for this airport and the region we serve. “The A380 is as iconic as Concorde andher introduction into Manchester by one of our most important carriers, Emirates, will provide a dailyreminder that regional airports can support successful long-haul services.” Emirates, which hasbeen flying from Manchester since 1990, say the plane is the most environmentally-friendly in theskies and generates less than half the noise of others on take-off.

AIRCRAFT NEWSAirbus has partnered with Heathrow Airport, Singapore Airlines and air traffic control company NATSto launch an improved departure procedure for SIA’s Airbus A380 to save fuel. The companies haveworked together over the last year to develop the new procedure, which allows the A380 to use lesspower when taking off from Heathrow and use flexible acceleration of up to 4000 feet when it’s ata height of 1,500 feet.Airbus said the change would help SIA save 300kg of fuel per flight, equatingto one metric tonne of emissions of CO2 on a flight to Singapore, as well as reducing Nitrogen Dioxideemissions. The aircraft also remains within the airport’s strict noise procedures as it produces halfthe noise energy at takeoff and cuts the area exposed to equivalent noise levels around the airportrunway by half. SIA Senior Vice President Flight Operations Captain Gerard Yeap said: ‘Our workwith Heathrow, NATS and Airbus shows what can be achieved when stakeholders share the samegoal of reducing carbon emissions and fuel burn. Singapore Airlines is committed to playing its part inensuring greener skies and sustainable air travel, and we hope this development will serve as amodel for airport operators and governments elsewhere in the world

Organizers of a mass arrival of DC-3s and C-47s at AirVenture Oshkosh this year now expect 40aircraft to take part. The original goal was 25 aircraft making an hour-long flight from Rock Falls, Ill.,to Wittman Regional Airport for a formation flyby at 1,000 feet to celebrate the 75th anniversary of thefirst flight of the iconic aircraft. Organizers were deluged with requests to participate in the flight,which will be the largest formation of Douglases since the Second World War. The current record is27, set in South Africa in 1985. There are 12 aircraft on standby to fill any slots that open up beforethe flight. Once in Oshkosh, the aircraft will be the centerpiece of festivities throughout the week andmay include a one-of-a-kind heritage flight.The U.S. Air Force has approved Altus Air Force Base’s C-17 Globemaster demonstration team to fly in formation with three C-47s to commemorate the hugeimpact the Douglas had on the outcome of the Second World War and to remember those who didn’tcome back. The heritage flight still must be approved by EAA but that’s expected shortly. Celebrities,C-47 war veterans and some other surprises are in store for the event, which begins with two daysof preparation at Rock Falls.

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Once again this month there was quite a bit of disruption due to the weather with both inbound andoutbound divertions. The only noteworthy inbound being the Air France Embraer 190 from Manchesterwhile we also had a first visit from a similar type of KLM on the Amsterdam route during the month.

Across at Multiflight the company took delivery of their Citation XL G-CGMF on 10/2, when it arrivedfrom Doncaster. Another significant movement was a demonstration flight from Boeing 737/300Executive N473CT and we await further news on whether the aircraft is to be operated by thecompany. The former resident Dauphin G-MLTY is still being fitted out with medical equipment beforemoving to Teesside for operation by the Great North Air Ambulance service. It has now been reregisterG-NHAA and painted in the new operators green/gold and white colour scheme. A potential replacementhas been sourced, G-DAUF and this aircraft is expected to be delivered in early March. While on thesubject of Air Ambulances the YAA have swapped their aircraft around with G-CEMS(Helimed 98)being the designated LBIA resident and G-SASH(Helimed 99) now operating out of Sheffield. Finally,Cessna FA.150K G-FMSG may be a new resident. The aircraft had been parked out at Tatenhillengineless for some time but flew in from Full Sutton and had not departed by the end of the month.The aircraft is registered to G. Owen who has Cessna 210D G-OWAN based at LBIA.

1/2 MondaySCHEDULES:- Air Southwest:- G-WOWA(482L/483M), G-WOWD(486L/487M).bmi:- Based G-RJXJ. G-RJXH(1VX/1XV,3VX/3XV). G-RJXP(1404/1403,1410/1409).Eastern:- G-MAJJ(80D from Teesside/19Q), G-MAJD(29Q/80D to Southampton/81D), G-MAJH(86D/87D). G-MAJB(99Q/59Q).Flybe:- Based G-JECJ, Gatwick x2. G-JECF(729/30), G-JEDU(731/2). G-FBED(171/7VT), G-JECT(173/4, on departure had pressurization problems and returned to LBIA. It positioned out to Southamptonat 2111 as ‘044D) The ‘174 passengers were put on the ‘8WK to Gatwick. G-JEDW(643/4).KLM:- PH-KZW(1545/6), PH-KZR(1549/50), PH-WXC(69W/64K, n/s).Manx2:- Dornier 228s D-ILKA(32L/33L), D-IFLM(38L/39L).Pakistan International:- A.310 AP-BEC(775/6) f/t Islamabad(1825/2107).Ryanair:- EI-DHV(1A/9G), EI-EKG(156/157, First Visit).EXECUTIVE JETS:- Making its first visit to LBIA was Finnish Challenger 604 OH-MOL(Jetflite 22),which arrived from St. Petersburg at 1213 before positioning home to Helsinki at 1332. BAe.125/700G-IFTE(Interflight 101A) from Heathrow(1237) to Luxemburg(1924). Hawker 800XP CS-DUE(Fraction1TY) from Carlisle(1301), n/s to Zurich(1016).

The former G-MLTY, Dauphin G-NHAA is pictured by Robert Burke taxiing for a compass swing

OTHER NEWSBrits jetting off on holiday are being stung with some of the priciest airport parking fees in the world,the News of the World reports. They can even end up paying as much to park the car as for theirholiday, a survey by the newspaper reveals. And the newspaper found a huge variation in pricesacross the country, ‘creating a postcode lottery for holidaymakers depending on their local hub’.

At East Midlands Airport, travellers pay £115 for 15 nights in a short stay park. At Manchester it costs£405, yet nearby Blackpool airport offers 15 days free (however passengers must pay a £5 perperson fee to use the airport). Pre-booking parking over the internet can save between 11 and 78percent - especially using an UK airport parking price comparison website - and the newspaperadvises travellers to give up the convenience of short stay car parks, which are closer to theterminals, and use long stay ones - which can easily halve their parking bill. For example, at Heathrowon a two-week trip pre-booking a long-stay instead of driving up to short stay, the bill is slashed from£703 to £75.95., At Liverpool Airport , using the long stay option trims a fortnight’s stay from £420 to£120, and pre-booking it brings the price down to £47.Parking in long-stay can involve a bus ride offive to 15 minutes at bigger airports - but it can be just walking distance at many others, includingNewcastle, some Manchester terminals, East Midlands, Edinburgh and Belfast. Another option is topre-book off-site parking and be bussed into the airport. At Manchester this can get you 15 days forjust £39.68 - rather than £405 short stay price, the newspaper reports. This is particularly importantfor passengers flying from Gatwick Airport, where there is a good choice of off airport parking closeto the terminal, and its on airport long stay car parks are a bus ride from the terminal too. Booking offairport at Gatwick can easily reduce the bill by 50 - 75% compared to on airport parking. And atHeathrow the bus takes you past an ‘off airport’ car park on the way to its official ‘on airport’ parkingComparing the price of parking worldwide, the newspaper discovered that the Heathrow bill of £703for 15 days in the short stay park was way higher than other major cities abroad. In normally priceyMilan, Italians pay just £153.21 and in New York it’s only £194.64. Madrid’s short stay park charges£211.89, Sydney’s costs £274.44 and Cape Town’s £110.98.

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CREDITS Aircraft Illustrated, ACW, ATW, AV Flash, Civil Spotters, LBA2 and YAG E-mail site’s, and alltheir contributors, IFW, LBA WEB Site, Teletext, Telegraph and Argus, TTG, Lawrie Coldbeck, PeteSmith, Steve “ASU” Snowden.

Former bmibaby Boeing 737/300 was painted up in this striking colour scheme as VQ-BHDfor Kuban Airways, however it is thought the sale has fallen through(Martyn Gill)

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9/2 ZF764 Tornado F.3(ILS), also Tucanos ZF143/ZF349/ZF377/ZF40610/2 M-ONTI King Air 90(Neric 02)11/2 N225RL Cirrus SR.22, N2125K Mooney M.20K, ZJ814 Typhoon/(ILS)12/2 N696PG Cirrus SR.22, G-YPOL MD.902(Police 42), XX246 Hawk(overshoot)13/2 G-CXLS Citation XLS(Beauport 731, n/s), G-CSIX PA-32, G-HPPY Lear Jet 4516/2 G-CEFV Cessna 182S; 18/2 G-EDCJ Citationjet(Clifton 3)19/2 LX-ONE Lear Jet 35A(Lion King 1 Ambulance), G-GCDB SR.22, G-JOEB SR.2220/2 N352CM PA-46 Malibu, G-SNZY Lear Jet 4522/2 G-XXRS Global 5000, ZE395 BAe.125(NOH 35), ZE369 Sea King(SRG 128, ILS)23/2 XX200 Hawk(ILS and overshoot), also XX258/XX329/XX34624/2 XX318 Hawk(Leeming diversion) with XX332, n/s. N215DS Diamond DA.4025/2 ZE700 BAe.146 CC2(Ascot 1224); 26/2 G-MEGN King Air 200(Newcastle div)27/2 G-XBEL Citation XLS(Beauport 871), G-RHYM PA-31 Chieftain28/2 G-KALS Challenger 300(Lonex 03KK)

Topcliffe:- King Air 200 G-COBH(Calibrator 160) was noted operating at the airfield on 16/2.Walton Wood:- R.44 G-XTEK arrived from Sherburn on 1/2 to collect Bell 47G G-XTUN, which hadbeen in for maintenance. Visitors:- 16/2 G-HSOO Hughes 369DWaddington:- A new resident, on temporary lease is Cessna 152 G-SELA. Visitors:- 10/2 G-FLPEKing Air 200(Calibrator 153); 15/2 Airbus A.330(Belgium Air Force 636); 19/2 ZD953 Tristar(Ascot817, training); 23/2 XS646 Andover(Gauntlet 59, from QuinitiQ, Boscombe Down); 25/2 4K-AZ100Ilyushin IL-76(Silk Air 4141, See photo below by Paul Lindley).

Wickenby:- Cessna T.210M N191ME returned to Sherburn on 16/2 following maintenance. Visitors:-16/2 G-BBEF PA-28Wombleton:- Visitors:- 1/2 G-BZNY Europa(to Cambridge).

OVERFLIGHTS9/2 G-PUMA Super Puma Over Redcar 1540 @ 1500’, enroute Aberdeen12/2 G-TIGJ Super Puma Norwich – Aberdeen(Redcar 1903 @ 2000’)15/2‘ N95TA PA-31 Chieftain Newcastle – Gloucester(LBA 1000 @ 5000’)

N694JL Be.55 Baron Goodwood – Wick(Hull 1136 @ 4000’)20/2 D-ICBB Cessna 340A Survey over Bradford(1900 until 2230)24/2 D-GHMW PA-34 Seneca Ronaldsway – Kiel(POL 1022 @ 5000’)25/2 N5250X Cessna TU.206H Wick – Groningen(Hull 1325 @ 13000’)

THE RAF IN 2010 BY DAVID SENIOR

There is no doubt the war in Afghanistan is causing a great deal of problems in the RAF and the restof the services. With the defence budget having to support the war, there is a smaller amount in thepot for the day-to-day use of the services. The RAF is increasingly suffering from the lack funds andas the budget is not increasing in real terms year-by-year major cuts have taken place and with amajor defence review to come after the election whichever party is returned by the country. The RAFand Navy are reported to bear the brunt of the forth-coming cuts. So far this year we have seen the withdrawal of the nimrod from service despite its replacement notbeing ready for service for another two years. The Harrier force lost one squadron (20 Sqn) at theend of March and Cottesmore has started a program of Returned To Produce for the Harrier similar tothat at Leeming for the Tornado F.3 an aircraft reduced to only one squadron. With the continuedreduction in the numbers of VC10, Hercules, Tristar, Hawk and the above-mentioned Tornado F.3 andHarriers what will be left of the RAF. The RAF has also been forced to order the Chinook instead ofthe British built Merlin, which the RAF would have preferred. It has also ordered a 45-year-old aircraft(RC-135W) to replace the 40-year-old Nimrod R.1. Typhoons are trickling into service with the bulk oftrench two-production run being diverted to supply the Saudi Arabian order much to the relief of theRAF as they just could not afford the number of aircraft the want. This has meant that the two frontline Typhoon squadrons are operating with eight aircraft per squadron and not the usual twelve. In arecent question in the house of commons the government was forced to admit that of the 639 frontline aircraft in service only 347 were available for use at any one time that’s less than 50% .Let hopeand prey that things improve as the first role of the RAF is to defend the UK and not Afghanistan Athing the politicians should bear in mind with the current members of Russia in power.

Many of you that have read my articles in Air Yorkshire over the last few years will not be surprisedby my first paragraph nor the governments run down of the armed services as Labour has alwayspresided over major cuts in the services (remember the Dennis Healy cut of the TSR.2 to name butone and its resultant procurement disasters). I have had my spout so to continue with the article.

OPERATIONAL SQUADRONS OF THE RAF ON THE 1ST APRIL 2010

Squadron Type Base Code Operations

1 Harrier GR.7/9 Cottesmore Build Number Ground Attack2 Tornado GR.4A Marham Build Number Reconnaissance3 Typhoon GR.4 Coningsby QO-A to QO-Z Air Defence4 Harrier GR.9/T.12 Wittering Build Number OCU(1)5 Sentinel/Shadow Waddington No Codes Army Support6 Typhoon FRG.4 Coningsby No Codes Air Defence (2)7 Chinook HC.2 Odiham No Codes Special Opps

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ROTARY ROUND-UP2/2 G-BLGV Long Ranger Gloucester – Oulton Hall(Rothwell)

G-ZIZZ Agusta A.109S Private site Essex – Hull(Ramada Hotel)10/2 G-PIDG R.44 Sherburn – Whitby11/2 G-BXYD Eurocopter EC.120 Private site near Leeming – Walton Wood14/2 G-RAPD Hughes 369E Halifax – Whitby20/2 G-IIPT R.22B Harrogate – Sandtoft

G-EEGO Jet Ranger Elvington – Wistow(Selby)G-HELM Squirrel Church Fenton – Oxenhope

28/2 G-EEGO Jet Ranger Sherburn Industrial Estate – DewsburyG-OMLS Jet Ranger Easingwold – Croft racing circuit

Rufforth:- King Air 90 OO-VHV arrived from Brussels early on 7/2, replacing the regular OO-SKM.Sandtoft:- Visiting on 1/2 were Liberty XL N512XL from Biggin Hill and Alouette N9362. Visitors;- 1/2 G-OJPS Jet Ranger, G-GAGB SR.22, G-RECK PA-28, G-BCRR AA-5B; 10/2 G-HONI R.22B; 11/2 G-JBRN Cessna 182S, G-BHIB C.182Q; 12/2 G-GTJM EC.120B(f. Blackpool); 14/2 G-ARNJ PA-22; 16/2G-BBEF PA-28; 20/2 G-HRNT C.182S, G-AGYU Tiger Moth, G-CDLK Skyranger, G-CBUG P.92 EchoScampton:- New with Hawker Hunter Aviation Ltd is Hunter T.8C G-CGHU/XF994 ex. BoscombeDown.Sherburn:- No longer resident is MCR.01 G-CDBY, which has moved to Ince Blundell. Wickenbybased PA-46T Malibu N113BP visited on 16/2, acting as crew ferry for T.210M N191ME whichreturned from Wickenby following maintenance. Visitors:- G-LYND Pawnee, G-BPKM PA-28; 11/2 G-SOBI PA-28, G-USAR C.441 Conquest, G-BIDI PA-28R, G-AZNO C.182P; 14/2 G-SKIE Skybolt(f.Barton); 20/2 G-EXPL Citabria; 28/2 G-CBZK DR.400.Sturgate:- Under construction locally is Sportscruiser G-GKEV and the aircraft is expected to movehere in due course. An interesting visitor, noted on 19/2 was Pilatus PC-9 ZG969(Tarnish 1), whichis based at Warton. Visitors:- 1/2 G-CCWM DR.400(to Newcastle); 11/2 G-OWGC Slingsby T.61, G-TSGJ PA-28

Global 5000 G-XXRS of TAG Aviation on the apron at Teesside, 22/2.

TEESSIDE(Durham Tees Valley) Information and photos courtesy of dtvmovements.co.ukA bit of good news for the airport this month is that Aer Lingus are due to commence services toDublin for late March and as with the flights from Doncaster they will be operated by ATR.72 aircraftleased from Aer Arran. Diamond Aviation who operated DA-42s G-DJET and G-PETS are now basedat Teesside. A fairly quiet month on the visitors front with the following of note:-1/2 XX202 Hawk(Pirate 03, ILS), G-CBBT Bulldog; 2/2 G-FIKI Cirrus SR.224/2 C-FMFL Falcon 50(LBIA div), G-WOWE(Swallow 9025), G-CELC 737/300(LBIA div)5/2 G-LGNE SAAB 340(Loganair 820, Middlesboro’ FC), G-NIVA EC.1556/2 N225EE Gulfstream 5(n/s)

8 Sentry AEW.1 Waddington Serial Last two Early Warning9 Tornado GR.4 Marham Build Number Strike10 VC-10 Brize Norton A to Z Air Refuelling11 Typhoon FG.4 Coningsby DA to DZ Air Defence12 Tornado GR.4 Lossiemouth Build Number Strike13 Tornado GR.4A Marham Build Number Reconnaissance14 Tornado GR.4 Lossiemouth Build Number Strike15 Tornado GR.4 Lossiemouth Build Number OCU(1)17 Typhoon FGR.4 Coningsby AA to AZ Evaluation Unit18 Chinook HC.2 Odiham No Codes Joint Helicopter19 Hawk T.1/T.2 Valley Serial Last Three Pilot Traning(1)22 Sea King HAR.3A Chivenor(A Flight) A to Z Air Sea Rescue22 Sea King HAR.3A Wattisham(B flight) A to Z Air Sea Rescue22 Sea King HAR.3A Valley(C Flight) A to Z Air Sea Rescue24 Herclues C.1-C.5 Lyneham Serial Last Three Transport27 Chinook HC.2 Odiham No Codes Joint Helicopter28 Merlin HC.3 Benson A to Z Joint Helicopter29 Typhoon GR.4/T.3 Coningsby BA to BZ OCU(1)30 Hercules C.1-C.5 Lyneham Serial Last Three Transport31 Tornado GR.4 Marham Build Number Strike32 HS.125/B.Ae146 Northolt No Codes VIP Transport33 Puma HC.1 Benson No Codes Joint Helicopter39 Predator/Reaper Creach AFB(USA) No Codes UAV surveillance41 Tornado/Harrier Coningsby EB-A to EB-Z Evaluation Unit45 King Air 200 Cranwell A to Z Pilot Training(1)47 Hercules C.1-C.5 Lyneham Serial Last Three Transport51 Nimrod R.1 ‘ Waddington No Codes Surveillance55 Dominie T.1 Cranwell A to Z Navigator Training(1)60 Griffin HT.1 Shawbury A to Z Helicopter Training70 Hercules C.1-C.5 Lyneham Serial Last Three Transport72 Tucano T.1 Linton on Ouse Serial Last Three Pilot Training(1)76 Tucano T.1 Linton on Ouse Serial Last Three Pilot Training(1)78 Merlin HC.3/3A Benson No Code Joint Helicopter84 Griffin HAR.2 Akrotiri (Cyprus) Card Suite UN Support/SAR99 Globemaster C.1 Brize Norton No Code Transport100 Hawk T.1 Leeming CA to CZ FACT/elect training101 VC10.C.1K/K.4 Brize Norton A to Z Air Refuelling111 Tornado F.3 Leuchars ‘HA to HZ Air Defence202 Sea King HAR.3 Boulmer(A flight) A to Z Air Sea Rescue202 Sea King HAR.3 Lossiemouth(D Flight) A to Z Air Sea Rescue202 Sea King HAR.3 Leconfield(E Flight) A to Z Air Sea Rescue203 Sea King HAR.3 Valley A to Z ASR Training(1)207 Tucano T.1 Linton on Ouse Serial Last Three Pilot Training (1)208 Hawk T.1 Valley Serial Last Three Pilot Training (1)216 Tristar C.2/KC.1 Brize Norton No Code Transport/Refuelling230 Puma HC.1 Benson No Code Joint Helicopter617 Tornado GR.4 Lossiemouth Build Number Strike1310 Flight Chinook HC.2 Kandahar Afghanistan Support1312 Flight VC-10/Tristar Mount Pleasant Falklands Support1419 Flight Merlin HC.3 Camp Bastion Afghanistan Support1435 Flight Typhoon FGR.4 Mount Pleasant Falklands Defence1564 Flight Sea King HAR.3 Mount Pleasant Falklands SARHerrick Tornado GR.4 Kandahar Afghanistan StrikeRed Arrows Hawk T.1 Scampton RAF Aerobatic Team

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Kolibri G-BXLS is Gamston based and is a regular visitor to local airfields(Paul Lindley)

HUMBERSIDEJetstream 32s G-CCPW and G-LOVB were noted parked outside the Eastern Airways hangar on 8/2. On 17/2 a pair of Ravenair P.68Bs G-PART(’03) and G-RVRE(’14) arrived for a few days stayduring which they carried out local operations. Visitors included:-1/2 G-SYGA King Air 200(Synergie 354) 2/2 N119JT Agusta A.119 Koala3/2 ZE395 BAe.125 CC2(Northolt 35, training)4/2 Leeds divs- G-MAJA Jetstream 41(Eastflight 99Q), PH-WXC(KLM 1545)10/2 ZE596 Sea King(SRG 128, training) 11/2 G-RWEW R.4415/2 G-ZZSI Super Puma(Bristows 78X, from Aberdeen)17/2 N107CB SR.22, ZD704 BAe.125(Ascot 1742, Linton div),

ZZ417 King Air 200, (Vulcan 1, ILS), G-WATJ King Air 350(Ambassador 217B)18/2 N881TS Global Express; 19/2 G-OBYE Boeing 767/300(Thomson 663)20/2 N218SA PA-24; 21/2 G-CEGR King Air 200(Cega 526)23/2 F-HDJM King Air 200(Darta 6108), ZD621 BAe.125(Ascot 1988), ZG997 Islander24/2 G-CDSR Lear Jet 45(Partner 63a); 28/2 G-LEAI Citation Mustang(Lonex 43LE)

Leeds:- A new resident at a private location to the East of the City is SA.319B Alouette 3 N2UH, whichwill shortly be airworthy. At the same location the former Romanian Lama G-CDSG/07 has beenscrapped following the removal of all useful parts.Leeds General Infirmary:- A pair of unidentified Twin Squirrels(“Shawbury 63/75”) dropped in onthe roof-top while routing home to Shawbury from Carlisle.Leeming;- Noted hangared on 2/2 were Tornados ZE731/GP and ZE936/HE while on 10/2ZA541(Lossie 16) and ZD747(Cobra 3) were logged departing. Also on the 10th ZG751/HG andZE808/HJ were pushed into HAS.10 and ZD907/DA was towed into Hangar 3. Finally, on 18/2 ZE936/HE was towed into HAS.4. Visitors:- 1/2 ZF135 Tucano(LOP 540) with ZF377(LOP 40), ZF407(LOP47),XS728 Dominie(Cranwell 91, overshoot); 2/2 XZ326 Gazelle(Armyair 577), G-GCKG Tutor(UAJ 46);10/2 G-FLPD King Air 200(Calibrator 148), XX314 Hawk(VYT 42), ZA938 Puma(Vortex 355).Lincoln:- Sikorsky S.76C G-WIWI visited the Lincoln City FC ground at Sincil Bank carrying the FIFAWorld Cup for local viewing.Mt. Airey:- A report has just come to light regarding an accident involving PA-28 G-LFSC on 28/09/2009. The aircraft was landing uphill with a strong tailwind when it left the runway and came to restin a cultivated field. The nosewheel collapsed causing a prop strike, however there were no injuriesto the occupants.Nether Poppleton:- R.44 G-CBVI is no longer resident, having been sold to new owners in France.Netherthorpe:- F.150H G-AWUJ is no longer resident, having been sold to new owners at Ross-on-Wye. Visitors:- 10/2 G-RFUN R.44; 14/2 G-ATHV F.150F, G-PROW EurostarNorth Coates:- Gemini 1A G-AKHP is expected to arrived on 1/3 from Little Staughton, to take upsummer residency. Jodel D.150A F-BLDC was placed on the UK Register on 24/2 as G-CGMH, thisaircraft having the same owner as the Gemini.Oxenhope:- The owner of resident Sportscruiser G-MESH has purchased Rotorsport MTO Sport G-RMTO.

(1) These squadrons are reserve squadrons who’s main task is to train RAF personnelbut it time of war the squadron goes to war with the instructors returning to there frontline role.

(2) This squadron is forming at Coningsby and has only two aircraft at the moment withfurther aircraft being delivered from the factory.

Joint helicopters means that it is part of the multi service joint helicopter force andsupports Army/Navy and Air Force.

Serial last two/three means that the last two/three of the serial are used as the aircraftscode as in Tucano serial ZF485,485 is used as its code.

3 squadron and 41 Squadron are using the codes that their squadron used in world war 2

I will continue with the RAF support units and the Navy/Army squadrons next month.

51 Squadron Nimrod XV260 showing code 60 pictured at Waddigton(James Stanfield)

Hercules C.5 ZH871with small codes 871 on tail and nose(Clive Featherstone)

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8/2 OE-FYB DA-42(Diamond 04), G-DOSB DA-42, G-JIBO Jetstream 32(training)9/2 G-IBMS R.44, ZF417 Tucano(LOP 41, ILS), G-RAFU King Air 200(Cranwell 45, ILS)10/2 N107CB SR.22, G-JDPB PA-28R(Jaydee 56X), XS712 Dominie(Cranwell 64, ILS)11/2 ZR325 A.109E(Shawbury 152), G-CGKA(Cranwell 88), G-CGKC(Cranwell 87) Tutors12/2 N100JS Citationjet 3, ZF144 Tucano(LOP 44, ILS), ZF417 Tucano(LOP 72, ILS)13/2 G-SONE Citationjet(Clifton 10), G-GTJM EC.120B, G-CMED TB-9 Tampico(ILS)14/2 SE-RIL Citation XL(Gothic 801), G-TABS Bandierante(Skydrift 500), G-SPVK Squirrel15/2 M-MANX Cessna 425(Sherburn div), G-EMHH A.109S(Costock 05)17/2 D-IKJS Citationjet 2, N719EL Hawker 400XP, G-JAJK PA-31(Causeway 999B)18/2 N449J A.109S, ZD621 BAe.125(Kittyhawk 11R), ZF448 Tucano(LOP 90, ILS)20/2 G-LOFT Electra(Neptune 188) 22/2 ZH103 AWACS(NATO 03, training)23/2 G-JBLZ Citation 2(Cloudrunner 75)24/2 ZD812 Tornado(Marham 23, training), G-CHEY PA-31T(Air Med 036), G-UMMI PA-31

N425SL Cessna 425(LBIA div), G-VUEA Citation 2(Flyvue 254A, LBIA div)25/2 G-XBLU Citation XLS, CS-DXX Citation XLS(Fraction 239G), CS-DXN Citation XLS(‘6BR)26/2 N604ZH Challenger 604; 27/2 OO-INN King Air 200, G-OOBL 767(Thomson 175)

Atlas Air Boeing 747/400 N419MC departing Doncaster(Clive Featherstone)

East Kirkby:- Douglas C-47A N473DC/2100882 has moved in here and will be based throughout the2010 season. Following sourcing of spares in Canada, it is reported that the Lincolnshire AviationHeritage Lancaster NX611/Just Jane is to be refurbished and it is hoped to bring the machine back upto flying condition.Eddsfield:- Resident Cessna 172S N3540U left for Gloucester on 13/2 to be placed on the UKRegister and is expected to return in the near future. Visitors:- 10/2 G-BSYG PA-18; 11/2 G-BEAC PA-28Elvington:- Skeeter AOP.12 XM553 is a new exhibit for the Yorkshire Air Museum, having recentlyarrived from Middle Wallop. However, a more interesting arrival is due on 13/4 when Nimrod MR.2XV250 is delivered from Kinloss to become a new exhibit. The aircraft is due to be kept in GroundOperations Capacity so the it can be taxied up and down the runway like the Victor is at present.Visitors:- 1/2 G-BFGG FRA.150M; 20/2 G-EEGO Jet RangerEscrick:- Gazelle G-CDXE/XZ299 arrived back from maintenance at Bourne Park on 27/2 withHartlepool based G-ZELE acting as crew ferry. Accompanying the two was another of the type HA-LFD, which follow ‘LE to its base at Elwick(Hartlepool) before returning to Bourne Park. Also noted ona visit from Bourne Park on 13/2 was Gazelle G-CBSK/ZB627.Felixkirk:- On 11/2 Rans S.6 Courier G-CEEJ was noted departed to a private strip near Huntingdon.Full Sutton;- Visitors;- 1/2 G-BAIW F.172MGamston:- A New resident is Cirrus SR.22 G-JONT, however Cessna F.150F G-ATMM has moved toCranfield following sale. East Midlands based Hawker 400XP N719EL was noted visiting on 14/2.Visitors;- 1/2 G-BMCV C.152; 16/2 G-OPFR C.172S; 20/2 G-GEHL C.172S(f. White Waltham)

During a recent clearance of the loft I came across a box containing some aviation society magazinesfrom the 1960s and early 1970s. They included such long forgotten classics as: Anglia Aeronews,Blackbushe Movements, and 55 North(Air North). Included in this same box was a set of Yorkshire AirNews(YAN). YAN was the magazine of the West Riding Branch of Air-Britain (WRBA-B) an internationalassociation of aviation enthusiasts/historians.

The West Riding Branch was founded in September 1964 and YAN was first published in April 1965.The last issue of YAN was December 1974. In January 1975 YAN became the Air Yorkshire magazinewhen the West Riding Branch left Air-Britain and was renamed the Air Yorkshire Group.

As I browsed through the early issues of YAN it occurred to me that it would be interesting to try andfind out what has happened to those spotters of yester year who were so closely involved in makingAYAS what it is today. How many of them are still spotters and how many made aviation a careerrather than a hobby? I might need your help to fill some gaps, so here we go.

The Production Team(1974) Pete Barber, Steve Langfield, Trevor Smith, Terry SykesFrom The Jim Stanfield West Riding Branch Archive

I will start with the Editors of the magazine which was originally YAN and then became Air Yorkshireand has been published unbroken every year since 1965: a fine achievement. If there is sufficientinterest I could carry on with chairman, secretary, treasurer etc in subsequent parts.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?BY JAMES STANFIELD

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Yorkshire Wildlife Park at Branton. To complete an interesting trio Boeing 747/400 N419MC(Giant5415) arrived from the USA in the early hours of 10/2, inbound with the stage and set for Lady Gaga’sUK tour which kicked off in Sheffield. One other visitor of note was Boeing 737/800 OK-TVF of TravelService, which operated Wizz Air flight WZZ6511 on 14/2. The airport also received several diversionsduring the month including a “new airline”, KLM whose Fokker 70s visited as follows, PH-KZV(1545,LBIA div on 24/2), PH-KZK(69W, LBIA div on 25/2) and PH-KZB(1499, Humberside div on 24/2). Alsodiverting from Humberside on 24/2 was Jetstream 41 G-MAJZ(Eastflight 17W) and there wereseveral Jet2 flights from LBIA. Finally, more good news for the airport is that Aer Lingus are thecommence daily flights f/t Dublin starting the end of March utilizing Aer Arran ATR-72 aircraft, whichwill be repainted in their colours.

These two photos of the AN-225 taken by Clive Featherstone give a good impression of the sizeof this beast. The first shows it on arrival and the second on departure the following day in the murk

Kinch Aviation have an upturn in executive aircraft arriving for maintenance. Firstly, Hawker 800N800UK has at last been sold following many months in storage. The aircraft departed on 21/2 routingKeflavic, Bangor, Lonesome Pine to its final destination and new home at Fulton County, Atlanta,Georgia. Nigel Mansell’s Citationjet 2 G-NMRM was Air Tested on 2/2 before being delivered back toits owner and on 10/2 Citation XL G-CGMF was delivered to Multiflight at LBIA. King Air 200 N509MVarrived on 8/2 and by the end of the month had been re-registered G-CFVO for Unity Aviation from theIsle of Man. Other aircraft logged during the month included:- 3/2 Citation Sovereign G-NSJS(stayedover 2 weeks); 5/2 G-MEGN King Air 200; 10/2 G-BVMA King Air 200(also 15/2); 15/2 G-CGMFCitation XL; 18/2 G-CTEN Citation X; 22/2 G-CLOW King Air 200; 22/2 N200RE King Air 90; 24/2 EI-MJCCitationjet 2, N498YY Citationjet; 27/2 N710AW Citation X. Other visitors included:-

1/2 G-LIDE PA-31(Causeway 999A), G-OEAS King Air 200(training)2/2 M-TSRI King Air 90(Ambassador 902A), G-JCBJ S.76C(JCB 2), G-USAR Cessna 4413/2 G-PMHT TBM-850, ZF169 Tucano(LOP 47, ILS)4/2 N1262K Cessna 425, G-JJSI Challenger 604(Gama 523, n/s), G-GRND A.109S(ILS)5/2 XZ290 Gazelle(Armyair 012), ZF169 Tucano(LOP23, ILS)6/2 CS-DMB Hawker 400XP(Fraction 295B, Manchester div), G-YEOM PA-31(Yeoman 01)7/2 N53GX Global Express(n/s)

The first editor was Mick Stubbs. Mick edited the magazine from April 1965 until December 1966. Hewas ably assisted by John Buckle. Mick’s main interest was military aircraft and this was reflected

in the content of the early magazines. In 1960s there were many more military airfields in Yorkshirethan there are now. Does anyone know the whereabouts of Mick Stubbs? I understand that JohnBuckle may still be resident locally.

The second editor was Martin Powell. He edited the magazine in 1967. Martin lived in Wakefield atthe time. He now lives in Lancashire with his wife and family and still has an avid interest in aviation.He is a long time member of the Rossendale Aviation Society and has been a guest speaker at AYASmeetings on a number of occasions (see August 2010 meeting).

Martin was followed by David Depledge. David was editor from Jan to Dec 1968. At the time Davidlived in Cookridge and was studying for his A Levels, but we’ve lost touch and does anyone knowwhere David is now?

Philip Jackson then took over and edited for two years ending in Dec 1971. Philip was a Horsforthresident then, but is anyone still in touch with Philip?

From Jan 1972 to November 1972 Ian Barber was YAN Editor. Ian, who was a local lad, went on tomake a career in aviation working at Yorkshire Light Aircraft and Air Atlantique.

Steve Langfield followed Ian. Steve occupied the positions of Editor and Treasurer from Dec 1972until June 1974. Originally from Bradford, Steve still lives and works locally and is in regular touchwith old friends from the Society. He remains interested in aviation.

Andy Barker then became Editor. He was editor from July 1974 until September 1976 Andy still livesin the area and made a career in aviation. He currently works at Leeds/Bradford International Airportand remains in touch. He has the distinction of being the last editor of Yorkshire Air News and the firsteditor of Air Yorkshire.

In November 1974 the Committee decided to take the Society out of Air-Britain and form it into the AirYorkshire Group. This move was agreed at the AGM. The magazine was renamed Air Yorkshire andthe Society continued under its new name.

At the end of his stint Andy handed over to Colin Hunter who edited for the period from October1976 up to June 1977. Colin was a keen airband listener and was rarely seen without an earpiecefirmly planted in his ear. But where is Colin now?

John Allen lived in Pudsey and performed the dual role of Editor/Secretary from July 1977 to Nov1977. He was followed by another John, John Hunt from Guiseley who was in the editing hot seatfrom Nov 1977 to Nov 1978. Are they still in the area?

In November 1978 Trevor Kinghorn started a long period as the Editor which lasted until March1993. Trevor currently holds the record for the length of service as the magazine’s editor. During histenure the magazine moved from A.4 to the present folded A.5 format. Where is Trevor now?

Trevor handed over to P. Lewis who took up the editing role for a short period from April 1993 untilSeptember 1993. P. Lewis seems to be a mystery man because no one I have spoken to canremember him.

In October 1993 the then Chairman, Mike Willingale took over editing and embarked on the dual roleof Chairman/Editor, eventually relinquishing both roles in November 2000. Mike remains a member ofthe Society and is our Honorary Life President and is still a regular supporter of the monthly meetings.

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Andy Wood(HAR) again provides information from localairfields along with the contributors to Fighter Control andthe new Civil Aviation Spotter site.

Bagby:- Resident Rans S.6 G-MZBD has been withdrawnfrom use following an accident at Felixkirk on 22/8, whenit landed long and collided with a boundary fence andhedge. A new resident is Dynamic WT.9 G-DYMC while

resident PA-18 Super Cub was reregistered N7878D on 19/2. On 16/2 P.68B G-HUBB(Powerline 33)was operating from here while carrying out local powerline inspections. Visitors:- 1/2 G-EEGO JetRanger; 3/2 G-BTMR C.172M; 11/2 G-MZIU Shadow; 16/2 G-RIDA Twin Squirrel(Grid 03)A report has just been published on an accident here on 04/09/2009 involving Bell 47G G-BFYI. Thehelicopter had just become airbourne when it was hit by a strong gust of wind causing the tail rotorto strike the ground. The pilot feeling severe vibrations in the controls made a successful runninglanding on a grass area.Beverley:- Visitors:- 11/2 G-SCAV Quik; 20/2 G-BPMF PA-28(f. Walney Island)Bielby:- A SA.315B Lama has arrived at this location and is expected to be placed on the US Registerwhen airworthy.Breighton:- The L.29 Delfin YL-PAG/51 has moved back to the gate, leaving more room on the mainapron. Visitors:- 1/2 G-AVVC F.172H, G-RECK PA-28; 7/2 G-MVVV Chevvron, G-RABA FR.172H; 11/2 G-CFIA Sky Ranger; 13/2 G-BNML KR.2, G-CDSS Quik; 14/2 G-ARRS Emeraude, G-FUZZ PA-18, G-SKIE Skybolt; 20/2 G-AKUW Super Ace, G-ATJN Jodel D.117, G-BNST C.172N; 21/2 G-OWND R.44;27/2 G-CDXE Gazelle, G-ZELE Gazelle, G-OBMS F.172N.Brough:- The latest Hawk deliveries to Warton was ZK033 on 8/2 and ZK034 on 16/3. Two aircraftarrived from Shawbury store for upgrade, ZK016 on 4/3 and ZK018 an 8/3.Cliffe:- Eurostar G-PROW was noted at this strip near Drax Power Station on 1/2.

CONEY PARK(Leeds Heliport)Lynx ZF537(Armyair 903) paid a short visit on 9/2 while on a local detail from Dishforth.

Coningsby:- Cobham Aviation Falcon 20 G-FRAU was based here from 1/2 until 12/2 while on localoperations. Eastern Airways have taken over the daily shuttle flights following the demise of HighlandAirways. Visitors:- 1/2 86-0182 F-15D(Wardog 31); 2/2 G-ATVF Chipmunk, ZE700 BAe.146(Northolt18); 4/2 098/YO Xingu(French Air Force 9090); 9/2 ZA936 Puma(Rider 1), ZJ954 Puma(Rider 2); 11/2 XX255 Hawk(Longbow 1); 17/2 ZJ119 Merlin(Vortex 285); 19/2 ZD621 BAe.125(Northolt 35); 22/246+29 Tornado ECR(German Air Force L-11); 25/2 XZ228 Lynx(This aircraft is in fact the oldest flyingLynx being c/n 002).Cranwell:- Thruster TST.1 G-MTSJ is a new resident, having formerly been based at Enstone.Crosland Moor:- Visitors:- 11/2 G-BGHM Duchess(t. Duxford); 20/2 G-EJRS PA-28(f. Carlisle)Deighton:- Gemini Flash G-MYKH is no longer resident, having been sold to new owners in theRepublic of Ireland.Devonshire Arms:- Visitors:- 13/2 G-RWEW R.44; 14/2 G-CCGF R.44; 20/2 G-OMLS Jet Ranger(f.Easingwold)Dishforth:- Visitors:- 3/2 G-CCGF R.22B(from LBIA, training).

DONCASTER(Robin Hood) Additional info from egcn.co.uk and fodsa.co.ukThe “big” news from South Yorkshire this month was a visit from Antonov AN.225 UR-82060, thelargest airworthy aircraft in the World. It arrived from Cape Verde on 17/2 to transport an 80 tongenerator to Lahore. Another significant arrival was Jet2 Boeing 737/300 G-CELY(Channex 6090) on11/2, from Budapest with 13 lions on board rescued from a zoo in Romania and destined for the

Many of you will remember our next editor, Cliff Jayne. Cliff took over in December 2000 and with thelate David Bates refined and revamped the presentation. On David’s death in December 2003 Cliffassumed the role of Chairman/Editor ably assisted by his wife Sheila. Cliff and Sheila were alsocontracted as the printers of the magazine. Consequent on a move to Wales in 2008 Cliff handed overthe role of Editor to Trevor Smith, a long time member of WRBA-B and AYAS

Trevor became Editor in September 2008 and has developed the magazine to its present format. Theproduction of the magazine has come in-house, using volunteers from the Committee. Trevor remainsas Editor to date.

During most of the period covered by this review the role of LBIA movements editor was performedby Terry Sykes. Many of you will know Terry and he remains a very active member of the Society.

So the question is “Where are They Now?”. Can any reader throw any light on the whereaboutsof those editors who have left the Society. If you can please contact Jim Stanfield.

RYANAIR PRESS LAUNCH @ LBIATHURSDAY25th MARCH 2010

Some of you may already know that Ryanair kindly invited Air Yorkshire to their recent Press Launchto introduce their 34th base in Europe and to announce the basing of two aircraft at LBIA with a totalinvestment of $140m!!!!!

So the facts about the” World’s Favourite Airline” @ LBIA :- two dedicated boeing 737-800 aircraft,14 new destinations, total 17 routes, across six European Countries : Alicante, Malaga, Barcelona,Malta, Carcassonne Montpellier, Dublin, Murcia, Faro, Nantes, Ibiza, Palma, Knock, Pisa, Krakow,Venice Treviso and Limoges. 1 million passengers a year, 1000 new jobs in the region and a potential5 million visitors.

Tony Hallwood, LBIA, Commercial Director, welcomed the arrival of Ryanair to the countries fastestgrowing airport of 2010. Ryanair is also supporting LBIA’s important role as Yorkshire’s Internationalgateway Airport.

Ryanair’s Dara Brady, said they were delighted to open their LBIA base following a long associationwith the Airport over the last decade. Commencing with flights to Dublin the Company then addedroutes to Gerona and Alicante following requests and demands. He went on to say how delightedthey were to serve the local community with real value.

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QuestionnaireQuestionnaireQuestionnaireQuestionnaireQuestionnaire

There were around ninety-five questionnaires returned and those of you who attended the Februarymeeting will recall that I gave a brief verbal report on the initial information the Committee has gleanedfrom your replies. Since then a further meeting of committee members has spent some time looking inmore detail at the response.

The Committee thanks the membership for the questionnaires returned. Your many suggestions,comments, observations, criticisms and congratulations are proving very valuable. Already, we havestarted to put some of your suggestions into practice.

The purpose of this item is to give magazine readers some idea of what innovations are being activelyconsidered and what are already planned.

There was a strong request for trips. However, the prohibitive cost of coach transport which has ledto trips being cancelled in the past is still with us. So our plans for trips in future will be aroundmembers making the transport arrangements that suit them best (see Schipol Airport trip 15 June2010). Approaches are currently being made to local airports and museums with a view to organisingsome visits in the coming months.

The magazine achieved very high ratings and we thank you for that very encouraging feedback. TheEditor is already acting on some of your suggestions for continuous improvement. In particular he isoffering a service to those who would like more detail on the times of movements at LBIA. You canget these times by contacting the Editor.

In pursuit of improving the public profile of the Society we intend this year to re-commence a Societypresence at some aviation events in the North of England. We are planning to take a table/stand at theevents. Members will be asked to support the Committee’s efforts by giving some of their time to runthe stand. We hope to attract new members as a by product.

There was a clear majority for a weekday evening meeting, however the preferred evening had noclear favourite, so some further work in this area is required, before launching an evening meeting.There was also a clear commitment from you to paying a small entrance fee (say £2) to some futuremeetings should that be necessary. Any move down this route would be in addition to the existingSunday afternoon meetings. The membership will be kept informed on developments on this front.

The Sunday meetings also achieved high ratings in your responses, again this is very encouragingfor the Committee. Your many suggestions for topics for future meetings are being looked into and inparticular your request for more in-house meetings given by our own members has been noted andwe will be looking for volunteers to step forward. Watch this space, as they say.

There was good support for off the Airport meetings. Initially the cost of using TAA (The AviationAcademy) and the Multiflight Café will be investigated. Early indications are that a charge will have tobe levied.

The reading and processing of the questionnaires is not complete and we will return to them as theyear progresses to see whether we are making progress along the lines you have suggested. In themean time if you have any further suggestions please do not hesitate to speak up.

Jim StanfieldSecretary

Gary Verity, Chief Executive, Welcome to Yorkshire said “This is great news for Yorkshire as itreinforces the work that we are doing internationally to ensure our region is the UK’S number oneholiday destination. The new Ryanair routes open up the region to a combined population of over 5million possible visitors.”

Following the speeches the formal opening was celebrated by the cutting of the cake, iced in Ryanaircolours of blue and gold, a display of Irish dancers and a man covered in yellow make up, jugglingwhilst balancing on a yellow gym ball!

Trevor Smith asked Dara Brady about flights to Germany, if he thought there was a gap in the marketand if they would be expanding their flight plans. Dara explained that their flights to France hadproven to be a huge success and Germany was somewhere they thought had massive scope anda very appealing market.

So now the fun bits: - Trevor Smith your Trusted Editor, eagerly arrived anticipating the feast Ryanairand LBIA were to provide and of course the Eye Candy! Airlines do not employ ugly airhostesses, dothey? Unfortunately, Trevor was hugely disappointed as it was only canapés, all of Irish origin, so amad dash to Murgatroyds was in order for a ‘Big Un’.

COMPILED BY Gillian Ironside(Editor’s Assistant)

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IF ANY MEMBER WISHES TO COLLECT THEIR MAGAZINE AT A MONTHLY MEETING THEYMAY DO SO BY ARRIVING AT GATE 20 AROUND 14:15. YOU MAY EVEN THEN DECIDE TO STAY.

CAR PARKING AT THE MONTHLY MEETINGS IS PROVIDED AT A DISCOUNTED RATE PLEASE CONTACT A COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR DETAILS

11 April 2010 NOTE THE DATE CHANGE DUE TO EASTERAnnual Air Yorkshire Quiz – We will use the same multiple choice formatwe used in 2008, which proved to be enjoyable and popular.

2 May 2010 Group Captain Phil Rodgers RAF (Retd) – ‘A History of the Royal Air ForceCranwell’. This talk is being presented in conjunction with the R.A.F/Benevolent fund. A collection will be made during the talk and Air Yorkshirewill also make a donation.

6 June 2010 NEW - Drew Steel. – You will remember that Drew gave an excellent andinformative talk to Air Yorkshire on the MRA4 in 2006. Drew is now theMilitary Liaison Executive at BAE Warton, and will give a presentation onflying-related activities and set-up at BAE Warton

4 July 2010 Tony Hallwood or David Senior

1 August 2010 Martin Powell and Ivor TamplinWe welcome back Martin and Ivor, but this time as a double act. Theirtalk/presentation is titled ‘British Piston Engined Transport Aircraft sinceWWII’

5 September 2010 To be Arranged

3 October 2010 NEW - The West Yorkshire Police “Project Griffin Team”A Talk/Presentation on the various aspects of Airport Security andterrorism and how everyone call assist the police.

AMSTERDAMIn 2010 a few members are again going to Amsterdam for the day. Please feel free to book theJet2 flights for Tuesday 15 June 2010 and join us for the day. We paid £66.22 return includingtaxes and all fees, which is actually £5 cheaper than last year.

Alan Sinfield

PATUXENT RIVER, Md(22/03/10). — BAE Systems’ test pilot Graham “GT” Tomlinson has taken tothe skies and successfully completed the first ever vertical landing of the short take off verticallanding (STOVL) variant of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II (also known as the Joint StrikeFighter) at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. BAE Systems is teamed with NorthropGrumman and prime contractor Lockheed Martin in the F-35’s development, testing and production.BAE Systems is developing a variety of structures and systems for the F-35, from the aftfuselage and empennage (vertical and horizontal tails) engineered and produced in the UK to theelectronic warfare suite developed in the U.S. Vertical and horizontal tails are designed andproduced by BAE Systems at its Samlesbury, UK facility using the latest digital design andprecision manufacturing technologies. BAE Systems brings key operational effectiveness andongoing support capabilities to the F-35 program and delivers significant subsystems includingelectronic warfare, advanced low observable apertures, advanced countermeasure systems,vehicle management computers, and active inceptor systems from a number of facilities in the US.The Company’s Structural & Dynamic Test facility at Brough, Yorkshire, UK will take the lead onstatic and fatigue testing for the F-35 program.

Mick Ord, BAE Systems F-35 Managing Director, added: “This is a significant milestone on the F-35program and for the development of STOVL technology. It is a great achievement by the wholeteam to build on BAE Systems’ short takeoff/vertical landing experience, and to apply it to thisoutstanding aircraft.” The STOVL variant of the F-35 has been developed for the U.S. MarineCorps and the UK Royal Air Force and Royal Navy. The first STOVL aircraft has been at PatuxentRiver since November 15, 2009, completing a series of test flight activities on ground and in air,including static testing and in air conversion flight tests leading up to the first vertical landing.Graham Tomlinson said: “Today’s vertical landing onto a 95 ft square pad showed that the aircrafthas the thrust and the control to maneuver accurately both in free air and in descent. Togetherwith the work already completed for slow speed handling and landings, this provides a robustplatform to expand the F-35’s STOVL capabilities.” Vertical Landing technology allows an aircraftto fly in and out of areas as close as possible to the battlefield. BAE Systems pioneered verticalflight through the P1127 and Kestrel programs and has amassed almost 50 years of experience inSTOVL development.

Harrier (the first operational military aircraft in the world to use revolutionary vertical take-off andlanding) entered service with the Royal Air Force in 1969 and is still involved in front-lineoperations some 40 years after entering service. The AV-8B Harrier II has been operated by theUnited States Marine Corps since 1985. Through such legacy experience in STOVL technology,BAE Systems is a vital partner not only to the development but also the operational effectivenessand ongoing support of the F-35 Lightning II aircraft. The other two variants of the aircraft indevelopment are a conventional takeoff and landing aircraft for the U.S. Air Force and a carriertakeoff and landing aircraft for the U.S. Navy. The conventional takeoff pre-production aircraft firstflew in December 2006 and the carrier variant is expected to fly in 2010. The F-35 Lightning II isthe world’s largest defense program with stated requirements from initial customers atapproximately 3,000 aircraft. BAE Systems is a global defense, security and aerospace companywith approximately 107,000 employees worldwide. The Company delivers a full range of productsand services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, informationtechnology solutions and customer support services. In 2009 BAE Systems reported sales of£22.4 billion. Source:= BAe Systems

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TRI-JETS @ LBIA(2)FROM THE ARCHIVES OF TERRY SYKES

The most common tri-jet seen at LBIA was probably the TU-154, operated by a number of Eastern European Airlines. LZ-MIV is one of the fleet of Air Via with a quoted c/n

of 92A920 and is seen landing on Runway 32.

Tristars operating charter flights have included the Irish registered EI-CNN withthe c/n 193K1024 and still wearing the basic colour scheme of TBG Airways.

After the TU-154 the Boeing 727 was probably the second most common type tobe used. Examples from Dan Air were regular visitors as were those of Aviogenexwhose YU-AKO(c/n 20951) is seen backtacking Runway 14 ready for take off.

For our March meeting we had the very welcome return of Captain Mike Newall of Thomas CookAirlines. Mike is always an entertaining and informative speaker and this time was no exception.He began by telling us about all the various aircraft that he has owned and helped to restore, the listwas quite considerable. For the remainder of the meeting he answered at length a number oftopics that had been given to him to talk about. Our members were encouraged to ask questions atany time and this helped to make it a very enjoyable afternoon. Hopefully we shall have Mike backagain before too long.

I would like to thank all those members who took the time to complete the questionnaire on thereverse of the subscription form. A high percentage did fill it in and we shall analyse in detail thereplies. Clearly the comments and requests are many and varied but at first glance we seem to bedoing most things right! David Valentine

EDITORIAL- Once again thank you to all who have contributed photographs for this issue and nowthe good weather is arriving I hope a lot more will be contibuting. Can I also make a plea for morearticles for inclusion in the magazine as “stocks” are getting rather low!Finally, to reiterate what I said last month, if anyone is wanting any departure or arrival times forLBIA movements please e-mail your requests and I will deal with them ASAP.

Trevor Smith

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N41527 Convair C-131, Miami Lease at Opa Locka 15/03/10 Andrew Barker

ZJ216 APACHE AH.1LINTON-ON-OUSE 19/03/10

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N424TM BD.100 Challenger 300, EMC Corp. Landing Runway 32 LBIA, 11/03/10

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G-SPHU Eurocopter EC-135T, Northwest Air Ambulance Barton Airfield, 21/03/10

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